White-banded Hoverfly vs Large White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-banded Hoverfly | Large White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucozona lucorum | Pieris brassicae |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 58-63 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| 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.
Large White
A common white butterfly with black wingtips and one or two black spots on the forewing. Its green-yellow caterpillars are a major agricultural pest of brassica crops.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars sequester mustard oils from their food plants and can spray these noxious chemicals at attacking predators.