Jewel Desert Beetle vs Fleck-winged Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jewel Desert Beetle | Fleck-winged Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Julodis cirrosa | Dasysyrphus albostriatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, Middle East | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Jewel Desert Beetle
A strikingly colorful jewel beetle with tufts of hair along its body. It inhabits arid Mediterranean and desert-edge scrublands.
Did You Know?
Its iridescent coloring comes from microscopic layers in its exoskeleton, not pigments.
Fleck-winged Hoverfly
A woodland hoverfly with white crescent markings on a dark abdomen. It is one of the earliest hoverflies to appear in spring.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the white-striped hoverfly because of the distinctive pale marks on its dark abdomen.