Aquatic Snail-killing Fly vs Alpine Hover Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aquatic Snail-killing Fly | Alpine Hover Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sepedon sphegea | Sericomyia silentis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sciomyzidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 5-9 mm | 14-18 mm body length |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Meadows |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Aquatic Snail-killing Fly
A slender marsh fly with a distinctly pointed abdomen and yellowish-brown coloring. Larvae are aquatic predators of freshwater snails, attacking them underwater.
Did You Know?
A single larva may consume multiple snails during its development, making it an effective natural snail control agent.
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.