Tangle-veined Fly vs Arctic Hover Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tangle-veined Fly | Arctic Hover Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nemestrina longirostris | Syrphus torvus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nemestrinidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Predators |
| Regions | Africa | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, subarctic Canada, Alaska |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tangle-veined Fly
A fly with an extraordinarily long proboscis for feeding from deep tubular flowers.
Did You Know?
Its proboscis can exceed its body length to reach nectar in long-tubed flowers.
Arctic Hover Fly
A medium-sized hover fly with bold yellow and black banding that mimics a wasp. It is a skilled hoverer that can remain stationary in midair. Larvae are voracious predators of aphids on subarctic plants.
Did You Know?
This hover fly is an important pollinator in subarctic regions where honeybees are absent, visiting many northern wildflowers.