Batman Hoverfly vs Mountain Prosimulium
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Batman Hoverfly | Mountain Prosimulium |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myathropa florea | Prosimulium mixtum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Batman Hoverfly
A wasp-mimicking hoverfly with a distinctive bat-shaped marking on its thorax, earning it the nickname 'batman hoverfly.' Larvae develop in water-filled tree holes as aquatic filter feeders.
Did You Know?
The dark bat-shaped mark on its thorax is so distinctive that it can be identified at a glance from above.
Mountain Prosimulium
An early-season black fly of cold mountain streams in North America. Larvae develop in small headwater streams during late winter and early spring.
Did You Know?
Adults emerge so early in spring that they are often the first biting flies encountered by hikers each year.