Great Pied Hoverfly vs Woodland Malaria Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Pied Hoverfly | Woodland Malaria Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Volucella bombylans | Anopheles punctulatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Indonesia |
| 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.
Woodland Malaria Mosquito
A major malaria vector in the southwest Pacific with spotted wings. It breeds in sunlit ground pools and temporary puddles.
Did You Know?
It is the primary malaria vector in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.