European Thick-headed Fly vs Plain-faced Dronefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Thick-headed Fly | Plain-faced Dronefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myopa buccata | Eristalis arbustorum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Conopidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 9-11 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Thick-headed Fly
A small reddish-brown conopid fly with a distinctively swollen face and downward-curving proboscis. It is commonly found basking on sunny tree trunks and fences in spring.
Did You Know?
It times its emergence with the spring flight period of its Andrena bee hosts, waiting on sunny surfaces to ambush them.
Plain-faced Dronefly
A small, dark dronefly with a distinctive bare facial stripe. It is one of the most common hoverflies visiting garden flowers in summer.
Did You Know?
It can be distinguished from other droneflies by the shiny, hairless stripe down the center of its face.