Long-tailed Dance Fly vs Malay Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-tailed Dance Fly | Malay Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhamphomyia longicauda | Mallada basalis |
| Order | Diptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Empididae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 5-8mm | 14-20 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Southern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-tailed Dance Fly
A small dark fly where females inflate their legs with air to appear larger during mating swarms. Males present nuptial gifts.
Did You Know?
Females inflate their legs with air bubbles to look larger and more impressive to choosy males in mating swarms.
Malay Green Lacewing
A tropical Asian lacewing with a greenish body and dark wing venation. Commercially reared in Taiwan for pest control in greenhouses.
Did You Know?
Taiwanese farmers release this species in nethouses to protect strawberry and vegetable crops.