Australian Hoverfly vs Sudan Plague Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Hoverfly | Sudan Plague Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Simosyrphus grandicornis | Aiolopus simulatrix |
| Order | Diptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia | Africa |
| 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.
Sudan Plague Locust
A slender grasshopper of the Sahel zone that occasionally reaches plague densities after good rains. It is an important crop pest in Sudan and neighboring countries.
Did You Know?
It can breed continuously as long as green vegetation is available, producing several generations per year.