Australian Hoverfly vs Horn-faced Marsh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Hoverfly | Horn-faced Marsh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Simosyrphus grandicornis | Dictya umbrarum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Sciomyzidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Detritivores |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Hoverfly
A common Australian hoverfly with orange-yellow markings on a dark abdomen. It is an important pollinator and aphid predator in Australian agriculture.
Did You Know?
It is the most commonly encountered hoverfly species across mainland Australia.
Horn-faced Marsh Fly
A small yellowish marsh fly with patterned wings and prominent facial ridges. Larvae feed on decomposing aquatic snails in shallow wetland habitats.
Did You Know?
Sciomyzid flies are the only family of Diptera in which the larvae are obligate associates of mollusks.