Mountain Hover Fly vs Coccygomimus Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Hover Fly | Coccygomimus Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arctophila superbiens | Pimpla turionellae |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm body length | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Northern Europe, Alps, Siberia | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mountain Hover Fly
A furry, bumblebee-mimicking hover fly of alpine meadows. Its dense body hair helps it retain heat in cold mountain environments.
Did You Know?
Its convincing bumblebee mimicry deters predators despite being completely harmless.
Coccygomimus Wasp
A cosmopolitan black ichneumonid used in biological control of pine shoot moths. Females sting and paralyze host pupae before ovipositing.
Did You Know?
It has been deliberately released in many countries as a biological control agent against pine shoot moths.