Heineken Hoverfly vs Red Pumpkin Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heineken Hoverfly | Red Pumpkin Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhingia campestris | Aulacophora foveicollis |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Red Pumpkin Beetle
A uniformly bright orange-red beetle with fine punctures on the pronotum and smooth elytra. It is a highly destructive pest of cucurbits throughout tropical and subtropical Asia and Africa.
Did You Know?
In India, this beetle is one of the top three most damaging pests of cucurbit vegetables, attacking over 80 species of cucurbits.