Asian Tiger Mosquito vs Dark-edged Bee-fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Tiger Mosquito | Dark-edged Bee-fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aedes albopictus | Bombylius major discolor |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Bombyliidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 8-12mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Americas, Europe, Africa | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Asian Tiger Mosquito
A striking black mosquito with a single white stripe down the thorax and banded legs. It is a highly invasive species spreading rapidly worldwide.
Did You Know?
It spread globally through the used tire trade, breeding in water collected inside tires.
Dark-edged Bee-fly
A subspecies of the bee-fly with slightly different wing patterning found in eastern populations.
Did You Know?
Hovers at spring flowers with its long rigid proboscis extended, looking remarkably like a furry hummingbird.