Common Yellow Ichneumon vs Heineken Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Yellow Ichneumon | Heineken Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ichneumon stramentor | Rhingia campestris |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Central Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Yellow Ichneumon
A bright yellow and black ichneumon wasp found across central Europe. It parasitizes pupae of cutworm and dart moths in agricultural areas.
Did You Know?
Populations of this species tend to increase following outbreaks of cutworm moths, acting as a natural biological control.
Heineken Hoverfly
An unmistakable hoverfly with a long, beak-like snout used to reach nectar in tubular flowers. It has an orange abdomen and dark thorax.
Did You Know?
It is nicknamed the Heineken fly because its long snout lets it reach the nectar other hoverflies cannot reach.