Long Hoverfly vs African Honey Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long Hoverfly | African Honey Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphaerophoria scripta | Apis mellifera scutellata |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Apidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | Workers 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long Hoverfly
A small, elongated hoverfly with a slender yellow-and-black striped abdomen. Males have an abdomen longer than their wings.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most common hoverflies found in agricultural landscapes across Europe.
African Honey Bee
The African subspecies of the western honey bee, known for its defensive behavior and high productivity. It is slightly smaller than European honey bees.
Did You Know?
When introduced to the Americas in 1957, they hybridized with European bees to produce the so-called 'Africanized' killer bees.