South American Robber Fly vs Marmalade Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Robber Fly | Marmalade Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microstylum magnum | Episyrphus balteatus balteatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 8-12mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South America, Central America | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
South American Robber Fly
A large, elongate robber fly from tropical regions with a slender abdomen and long spiny legs. It hunts from exposed perches and can catch large prey relative to its body size.
Did You Know?
Some tropical Asilidae species are among the largest predatory flies in the world, rivaling small dragonflies in wingspan.
Marmalade Hoverfly
A common hoverfly with distinctive double black bands on an orange abdomen. One of the most effective migrant pollinators.
Did You Know?
Migrates in billions from continental Europe to Britain each spring and its larvae eat astronomical numbers of aphids.