Sunflower Maggot Fly vs Eupeodes Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunflower Maggot Fly | Eupeodes Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Strauzia longipennis | Eupeodes corollae |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sunflower Maggot Fly
A picture-winged fruit fly whose larvae mine the stems of sunflowers. Adults have attractive amber-patterned wings.
Did You Know?
Despite being common, it rarely causes economic damage to commercial sunflower crops.
Eupeodes Hoverfly
A common small hoverfly with variable yellow comma-shaped markings on the abdomen. It is a migratory species and important aphid predator.
Did You Know?
It migrates in huge numbers from southern Europe northward each spring alongside painted lady butterflies.