Plain-faced Dronefly vs Verrucarum Sandfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Plain-faced Dronefly | Verrucarum Sandfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eristalis arbustorum | Lutzomyia verrucarum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Psychodidae |
| Size | 9-11 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | Peru, Andean valleys of 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.
Verrucarum Sandfly
A small sandfly found in the inter-Andean valleys of Peru, serving as the vector of Bartonella bacilliformis, which causes Carrion's disease (Oroya fever and verruga peruana). It is active at dusk and night at altitudes between 800 and 3,000 meters.
Did You Know?
Carrion's disease killed thousands of workers during construction of the Lima-La Oroya railway in the 1870s.