Alpine Hover Fly vs Yellow False Blister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Hover Fly | Yellow False Blister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sericomyia silentis | Oedemera flavipes |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Oedemeridae |
| Size | 14-18 mm body length | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Yellow False Blister Beetle
A slender yellowish-brown oedemerid beetle found across Europe. It is a frequent visitor to umbelliferous flowers in late spring.
Did You Know?
Like all oedemerids, its larvae contain trace amounts of cantharidin, a potent blistering agent.