Tangle-veined Fly vs Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tangle-veined Fly | Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nemestrina longirostris | Episyrphus balteatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nemestrinidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 7-12 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| 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.
Hoverfly
Excellent Batesian mimics of wasps and bees. Important pollinators often overlooked. Can hover perfectly stationary in mid-air and even fly backwards.
Did You Know?
Hoverflies are so skilled at hovering that they can maintain their exact position in space even in strong winds, adjusting wing beats up to 300 times per second.