Alpine Hover Fly vs Stink Bug Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Hover Fly | Stink Bug Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sericomyia silentis | Trichopoda pennipes |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm body length | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | North America, South 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.
Stink Bug Tachinid
A distinctive parasitic fly with a flattened orange abdomen and feathery legs. It attacks stink bugs and squash bugs in agricultural settings.
Did You Know?
Its fringed hind legs are thought to mimic bee pollen baskets, confusing predators.