Dark-edged Bee-fly vs Soldier Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-edged Bee-fly | Soldier Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombylius major discolor | Odontomyia tigrina |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dark-edged Bee-fly
A subspecies of the bee-fly with slightly different wing patterning found in eastern populations.
Did You Know?
Hovers at spring flowers with its long rigid proboscis extended, looking remarkably like a furry hummingbird.
Soldier Fly
A brightly colored soldier fly with aquatic larvae that filter-feed in ponds.
Did You Know?
Larvae float at the surface and breathe through a rosette of hydrophobic tail hairs.