Fleck-winged Hoverfly vs Blue Horntail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fleck-winged Hoverfly | Blue Horntail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasysyrphus albostriatus | Sirex juvencus |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Siricidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 12–30 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Blue Horntail
A metallic blue-black horntail wasp found across the Northern Hemisphere. It breeds in recently dead or dying spruce and fir trees.
Did You Know?
Adults sometimes emerge from milled lumber years later, boring clean round exit holes through flooring or walls.