Tangle-veined Fly vs White-banded Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tangle-veined Fly | White-banded Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nemestrina longirostris | Leucozona lucorum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nemestrinidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
White-banded Hoverfly
A dark hoverfly with a broad white band across the abdomen. It is associated with shaded habitats and visits white umbelliferous flowers.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are predators of aphids found on low-growing vegetation in shaded woodland.