Tiger Hoverfly vs Common Spongillafly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiger Hoverfly | Common Spongillafly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helophilus pendulus | Sisyra fuscata |
| Order | Diptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Sisyridae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 6-10 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tiger Hoverfly
A distinctive hoverfly with bold yellow and black stripes on the thorax. It breeds in muddy, organically enriched water.
Did You Know?
Its longitudinal thorax stripes are unique among common hoverflies, making it easy to identify.
Common Spongillafly
A small dark lacewing whose larvae are aquatic parasitoids of freshwater sponges. One of the few neuropterans with aquatic larval stages.
Did You Know?
Its larvae breathe underwater using specialized pointed mouthparts that also pierce sponge cells for feeding.