Marmalade Hoverfly vs Bristly Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Marmalade Hoverfly | Bristly Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Episyrphus balteatus balteatus | Epalpus signifer |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Marmalade Hoverfly
A common hoverfly with distinctive double black bands on an orange abdomen. One of the most effective migrant pollinators.
Did You Know?
Migrates in billions from continental Europe to Britain each spring and its larvae eat astronomical numbers of aphids.
Bristly Tachinid
A bristly gray parasitic fly found across North America. It parasitizes a wide range of caterpillars including armyworms and cutworms.
Did You Know?
Females scatter tiny eggs on foliage, which are then accidentally swallowed by feeding caterpillars.