Tapered Drone Fly vs Punctate Sweat Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tapered Drone Fly | Punctate Sweat Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eristalis pertinax | Lasioglossum punctatissimum |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 5-6 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Punctate Sweat Bee
A tiny, dark furrow bee with dense punctation covering its thorax and head. It is one of the most common but overlooked solitary bees in European grasslands.
Did You Know?
Its heavily sculpted exoskeleton with thousands of tiny pits gives it a matte finish that distinguishes it from shinier related species.