Midge Gall Fly vs Alpine Hover Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Midge Gall Fly | Alpine Hover Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Asphondylia sarothamni | Sericomyia silentis |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cecidomyiidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 14-18 mm body length |
| Habitat | Heathland | Meadows |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Midge Gall Fly
A gall midge that induces pod-like galls on broom shrubs. Its larvae develop inside swollen seed pods alongside symbiotic fungi.
Did You Know?
It farms a symbiotic fungus inside the gall that provides food for its developing larva.
Alpine Hover Fly
A large hover fly with bold yellow-and-black banding mimicking a wasp. It visits alpine flowers for nectar in mountain meadows.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are rat-tailed maggots that breathe through a snorkel-like siphon in waterlogged soil.