Silver-Haired Tumbling Flower Beetle vs White-banded Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-Haired Tumbling Flower Beetle | White-banded Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mordellistena argentata | Leucozona lucorum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Mordellidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silver-Haired Tumbling Flower Beetle
A tiny tumbling flower beetle covered in fine silvery pubescence across Europe. Larvae develop in the stems of various herbaceous plants.
Did You Know?
Its covering of dense silvery hairs gives it a frosted appearance that helps it blend in on flower heads.
White-banded Hoverfly
A dark hoverfly with a broad white band across the abdomen. It is associated with shaded habitats and visits white umbelliferous flowers.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are predators of aphids found on low-growing vegetation in shaded woodland.