Great Pied Hoverfly vs House Fly Pupal Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Pied Hoverfly | House Fly Pupal Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Volucella bombylans | Muscidifurax raptor |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Pteromalidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, North America | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Pied Hoverfly
A furry hoverfly that exists in multiple colour forms, each mimicking a different bumblebee species. Larvae develop inside bumblebee nests.
Did You Know?
Different colour forms mimic different bumblebee species, with some resembling red-tailed and others white-tailed bumblebees.
House Fly Pupal Parasitoid
A minute parasitoid wasp that develops inside house fly and stable fly pupae. It is sold commercially for biological fly management.
Did You Know?
Each female destroys about 50 fly pupae in her lifetime through a combination of parasitism and host-feeding.