White-banded Hoverfly vs Small Hive Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-banded Hoverfly | Small Hive Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucozona lucorum | Aethina tumida |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Africa, North America, Australia, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Small Hive Beetle
A small dark beetle native to sub-Saharan Africa that is a serious pest of honeybee colonies. It has spread to North America, Australia, and parts of Europe.
Did You Know?
Larvae can destroy an entire honeybee colony by consuming all the stored honey and pollen.