Alpine Hover Fly vs South American Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Hover Fly | South American Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sericomyia silentis | Microstylum magnum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm body length | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | South America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alpine Hover Fly
A large hover fly with bold yellow-and-black banding mimicking a wasp. It visits alpine flowers for nectar in mountain meadows.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are rat-tailed maggots that breathe through a snorkel-like siphon in waterlogged soil.
South American Robber Fly
A large, elongate robber fly from tropical regions with a slender abdomen and long spiny legs. It hunts from exposed perches and can catch large prey relative to its body size.
Did You Know?
Some tropical Asilidae species are among the largest predatory flies in the world, rivaling small dragonflies in wingspan.