Plain-faced Dronefly vs Sertania Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Plain-faced Dronefly | Sertania Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eristalis arbustorum | Sertania circumdata |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 9-11 mm | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Plain-faced Dronefly
A small, dark dronefly with a distinctive bare facial stripe. It is one of the most common hoverflies visiting garden flowers in summer.
Did You Know?
It can be distinguished from other droneflies by the shiny, hairless stripe down the center of its face.
Sertania Metalmark
Small brown butterfly with orange patches and metallic scaling on the underside. Endemic to the Brazilian cerrado biome.
Did You Know?
Its range is restricted almost entirely to the threatened cerrado savanna biome of Brazil.