Bazaar Fly vs Great Pied Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bazaar Fly | Great Pied Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Musca sorbens | Volucella bombylans |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Muscidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bazaar Fly
A tropical fly that feeds on eye and wound secretions, spreading trachoma. It is a major public health concern in developing tropical countries.
Did You Know?
It is the primary mechanical vector of trachoma, the world's leading infectious cause of blindness.
Great Pied Hoverfly
A furry hoverfly that exists in multiple colour forms, each mimicking a different bumblebee species. Larvae develop inside bumblebee nests.
Did You Know?
Different colour forms mimic different bumblebee species, with some resembling red-tailed and others white-tailed bumblebees.