Heath Bee Fly vs Red-legged Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heath Bee Fly | Red-legged Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombylius minor | Castiarina rufipennis |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Heath Bee Fly
A small, late-summer bee fly with greyish fur and clear wings. Its larvae parasitize solitary wasps in sandy habitats.
Did You Know?
Unlike most bee flies that appear in spring, this species flies mainly in July and August.
Red-legged Jewel Beetle
A medium-sized jewel beetle with reddish-brown elytra and metallic green thorax. It visits flowers in eucalypt woodlands across southern Australia.
Did You Know?
The genus Castiarina contains about 500 species, all found only in Australia and New Guinea.