White-banded Hoverfly vs Bee Killer Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-banded Hoverfly | Bee Killer Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucozona lucorum | Mallophora bomboides |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern United States from New England to Florida |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Bee Killer Robber Fly
A large fuzzy robber fly that closely resembles a bumble bee in both appearance and buzzing flight. It perches on vegetation and launches aerial attacks on passing insects.
Did You Know?
Its bumble bee mimicry is so convincing that it can sit among real bees at flowers without being recognized as a predator.