Heineken Hoverfly vs Long-horned Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heineken Hoverfly | Long-horned Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhingia campestris | Eucera longicornis |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Apidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 13-16 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Heineken Hoverfly
An unmistakable hoverfly with a long, beak-like snout used to reach nectar in tubular flowers. It has an orange abdomen and dark thorax.
Did You Know?
It is nicknamed the Heineken fly because its long snout lets it reach the nectar other hoverflies cannot reach.
Long-horned Bee
Males are unmistakable with their extraordinarily long antennae, nearly as long as the body. It nests in the ground in warm, sunny grasslands.
Did You Know?
The male's enormously long antennae are thought to help detect female pheromones at greater distances.