Fleck-winged Hoverfly vs Wallace's Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fleck-winged Hoverfly | Wallace's Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasysyrphus albostriatus | Batocera wallacei |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 40-70 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Indonesia, New Guinea |
| 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.
Wallace's Longhorn
A large longhorn beetle named after the naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace. Mottled brown and cream coloring provides excellent camouflage.
Did You Know?
Named after Alfred Russel Wallace, who co-discovered the theory of evolution by natural selection.