Prostoia Forestfly vs Fleck-winged Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Prostoia Forestfly | Fleck-winged Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prostoia besametsa | Dasysyrphus albostriatus |
| Order | Plecoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nemouridae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Prostoia Forestfly
A small spring stonefly of eastern North American woodland streams. Nymphs are detritivores among leaf packs in gentle currents.
Did You Know?
The genus name Prostoia was coined to distinguish these North American species from the European Protonemura.
Fleck-winged Hoverfly
A woodland hoverfly with white crescent markings on a dark abdomen. It is one of the earliest hoverflies to appear in spring.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the white-striped hoverfly because of the distinctive pale marks on its dark abdomen.