Spotted-eye Hover Fly vs Alpine Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted-eye Hover Fly | Alpine Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eristalinus taeniops | Albulina orbitulus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 24-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Throughout Africa | Alps, Scandinavia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spotted-eye Hover Fly
A large hover fly with distinctively striped compound eyes and a bee-like body. It is an excellent pollinator found throughout Africa.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are rat-tailed maggots that breathe through a telescoping siphon while living in stagnant water.
Alpine Blue
A small, silvery-blue butterfly found only in high alpine grasslands. Males have pale blue uppersides while females are brownish.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to a narrow altitudinal band and rarely descends below 1800 meters.