American Hoverfly vs Stilt-legged Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American Hoverfly | Stilt-legged Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupeodes americanus | Rainieria antennaepes |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Micropezidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Parasitoids |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
American Hoverfly
A widespread North American hoverfly with yellow and black markings. Larvae are voracious aphid predators in crop fields.
Did You Know?
A single larva can consume several hundred aphids before pupating.
Stilt-legged Fly
A slender fly with banded legs that it waves to mimic parasitoid wasp antennae.
Did You Know?
It waves its front legs continuously to resemble an ichneumon wasp walking on four legs.