Window Gnat vs Plain-faced Dronefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Window Gnat | Plain-faced Dronefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sylvicola fenestralis | Eristalis arbustorum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Anisopodidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 9-11 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Gardens |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Window Gnat
A small, delicate fly with dark-spotted wings often found resting on windows and walls. Larvae develop in fermenting organic matter and tree sap runs.
Did You Know?
Despite being one of the most commonly encountered flies on windows throughout Europe, this species remains largely unstudied and overlooked by entomologists.
Plain-faced Dronefly
A small, dark dronefly with a distinctive bare facial stripe. It is one of the most common hoverflies visiting garden flowers in summer.
Did You Know?
It can be distinguished from other droneflies by the shiny, hairless stripe down the center of its face.