Mnestra's Ringlet vs Spotted-eye Hover Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mnestra's Ringlet | Spotted-eye Hover Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia mnestra | Eristalinus taeniops |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Alps | Throughout Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mnestra's Ringlet
A dark alpine ringlet with bright orange patches on its forewings. It inhabits steep, rocky grasslands at high elevations.
Did You Know?
It has a two-year life cycle, with larvae overwintering twice before pupating.
Spotted-eye Hover Fly
A large hover fly with distinctively striped compound eyes and a bee-like body. It is an excellent pollinator found throughout Africa.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are rat-tailed maggots that breathe through a telescoping siphon while living in stagnant water.