Conops Fly vs Fleck-winged Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Conops Fly | Fleck-winged Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conops flavipes | Dasysyrphus albostriatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Conopidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Conops Fly
A wasp-mimicking fly with yellow legs and a narrow waist. Females parasitize adult bumblebees.
Did You Know?
Chases bumblebees in flight and forcefully deposits an egg inside the bee's abdomen during a brief mid-air grapple.
Fleck-winged Hoverfly
A woodland hoverfly with white crescent markings on a dark abdomen. It is one of the earliest hoverflies to appear in spring.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the white-striped hoverfly because of the distinctive pale marks on its dark abdomen.