Yellow Dance Fly vs Southern Net-Winged Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Dance Fly | Southern Net-Winged Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empis stercorea | Blepharicera cherokea |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Empididae | Blephariceridae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Dance Fly
A medium-sized dance fly with a yellowish body commonly found on spring flowers. Males present prey items as mating gifts. An important pollinator of spring flowers.
Did You Know?
Important early-season pollinators that visit spring flowers while also hunting small insects on them.
Southern Net-Winged Midge
A net-winged midge endemic to southern Appalachian mountain streams. Larvae graze diatoms from smooth rock faces in fast cascades.
Did You Know?
Each suction disc on the larva generates enough force to support the entire body against rushing water.