Migrant Hawker vs Eupeodes Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Migrant Hawker | Eupeodes Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeshna mixta | Eupeodes corollae |
| Order | Odonata | Diptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 56-64 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Migrant Hawker
A medium-sized hawker dragonfly that has significantly expanded its range northward in Europe. It flies late into autumn, often the last dragonfly seen each year.
Did You Know?
This species often forms large feeding swarms in the autumn, with dozens of individuals hunting together over fields and along hedgerows.
Eupeodes Hoverfly
A common small hoverfly with variable yellow comma-shaped markings on the abdomen. It is a migratory species and important aphid predator.
Did You Know?
It migrates in huge numbers from southern Europe northward each spring alongside painted lady butterflies.