Long Hoverfly vs Mountain Net-Winged Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long Hoverfly | Mountain Net-Winged Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphaerophoria scripta | Blepharicera capitata |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Blephariceridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 7-11 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | North America |
| 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.
Mountain Net-Winged Midge
A large net-winged midge of Appalachian mountain streams. Larvae require extremely clean, well-oxygenated water flowing over smooth bedrock.
Did You Know?
Females of some Blepharicera species are predatory on other small flies, catching them with their raptorial mouthparts.