Rothschild's Achias vs Plain-faced Dronefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rothschild's Achias | Plain-faced Dronefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Achias rothschildi | Eristalis arbustorum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Platystomatidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 15-18 mm | 9-11 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Papua New Guinea | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Rothschild's Achias
A remarkable Papua New Guinean fly where males have enormously elongated eye stalks. Males use their extended eyes to size up rivals. Has the largest head capsule of any known insect.
Did You Know?
Has the largest head capsule relative to body size of any insect, with eye stalks wider than its body.
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.