Australian Hoverfly vs Polynesian Tiger Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Hoverfly | Polynesian Tiger Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Simosyrphus grandicornis | Aedes polynesiensis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia | South Pacific islands, Polynesia, Melanesia |
| 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.
Polynesian Tiger Mosquito
A dark mosquito with white markings found across the South Pacific islands. It is an important vector of lymphatic filariasis (Wuchereria bancrofti) and dengue in the Pacific. It breeds in natural containers like coconut shells, crab holes, and tree holes.
Did You Know?
Biological control using the mosquito Toxorhynchites amboinensis was attempted in the Pacific, as it preys on Aedes larvae.