Pellucid Hoverfly vs Large Marsh Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pellucid Hoverfly | Large Marsh Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Volucella pellucens | Stethophyma grossum |
| Order | Diptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 14-17 mm | 20-36 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Scavengers | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pellucid Hoverfly
A large black hoverfly with a striking translucent white band across its abdomen. Its larvae are inquilines in the underground nests of social wasps.
Did You Know?
Its translucent white abdominal band makes it look like it has a window in its body, unlike any other hoverfly.
Large Marsh Grasshopper
Europe's largest grasshopper, with bold red, yellow, and green colouring and bright red hindleg tibiae. It requires very wet, boggy habitats and makes a distinctive flicking song.
Did You Know?
Its unique flick-song is produced by the grasshopper snapping its hindleg against its wing in a single crack.