Elephant Mosquito vs Eupeodes Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elephant Mosquito | Eupeodes Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Toxorhynchites rutilus | Eupeodes corollae |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Culicidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Elephant Mosquito
A large, iridescent blue-green mosquito whose adults do not bite. Larvae are predators of other mosquito larvae in tree holes.
Did You Know?
It is studied as a biological control agent because its larvae devour disease-carrying mosquito larvae.
Eupeodes Hoverfly
A common small hoverfly with variable yellow comma-shaped markings on the abdomen. It is a migratory species and important aphid predator.
Did You Know?
It migrates in huge numbers from southern Europe northward each spring alongside painted lady butterflies.