Tapered Drone Fly vs Blue Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tapered Drone Fly | Blue Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eristalis pertinax | Diamma bicolor |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Tiphiidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 20-25 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tapered Drone Fly
A large hoverfly resembling a honeybee but distinguished by its yellow-tipped front tarsi. It is active from early spring to late autumn.
Did You Know?
It is one of the earliest hoverflies to appear in spring, sometimes flying on warm days in February.
Blue Ant
Despite its name, the Blue Ant is actually a wingless flower wasp, not an ant. Females are metallic blue-green with a powerful sting and are commonly seen running across the ground in search of mole cricket larvae.
Did You Know?
The wingless female resembles a large ant, while the smaller winged male looks like a completely different insect.