Alpine Marsh Fly vs Plain-faced Dronefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Marsh Fly | Plain-faced Dronefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Elgiva solicita | Eristalis arbustorum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sciomyzidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm body length | 9-11 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Gardens |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Alps | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alpine Marsh Fly
A snail-killing fly of wet alpine meadows and bogs. Its larvae are specialist predators of aquatic snails.
Did You Know?
Each larva can consume multiple snails during its development.
Plain-faced Dronefly
A small, dark dronefly with a distinctive bare facial stripe. It is one of the most common hoverflies visiting garden flowers in summer.
Did You Know?
It can be distinguished from other droneflies by the shiny, hairless stripe down the center of its face.