Twin-lobed Deer Fly vs Giant Wood Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twin-lobed Deer Fly | Giant Wood Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysops relictus | Temnostoma vespiforme |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Twin-lobed Deer Fly
A golden-green eyed deer fly with distinctive dark wing markings. It breeds in peaty wetlands and bogs across northern regions.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most common biting flies encountered in northern European bogs.
Giant Wood Hoverfly
A large, wasp-mimicking hoverfly with yellow and black banding and a slender waist. Its larvae develop in decaying wood of fallen trees in old-growth forests.
Did You Know?
It is considered an indicator species for ancient woodland due to its dependence on large volumes of decaying timber.