Australian Hoverfly vs Saltmarsh Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Hoverfly | Saltmarsh Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Simosyrphus grandicornis | Aedes sollicitans |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia | Atlantic and Gulf coasts of 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.
Saltmarsh Mosquito
A golden-brown mosquito that breeds in enormous numbers in coastal salt marshes. It is a strong flier capable of traveling over 60 km from breeding sites.
Did You Know?
Swarms can be so dense near salt marshes that they have driven livestock to exhaustion.