March Fly vs Pellucid Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | March Fly | Pellucid Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bibio marci | Volucella pellucens |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Bibionidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 14-17 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Detritivores | Scavengers |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
March Fly
A common black fly that swarms in large numbers around Saint Marks Day in April.
Did You Know?
Mating pairs fly joined together with the smaller male dangling beneath the female.
Pellucid Hoverfly
A large black hoverfly with a striking translucent white band across its abdomen. Its larvae are inquilines in the underground nests of social wasps.
Did You Know?
Its translucent white abdominal band makes it look like it has a window in its body, unlike any other hoverfly.