Yellow Dance Fly vs American Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Dance Fly | American Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empis stercorea | Eupeodes americanus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Empididae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Dance Fly
A medium-sized dance fly with a yellowish body commonly found on spring flowers. Males present prey items as mating gifts. An important pollinator of spring flowers.
Did You Know?
Important early-season pollinators that visit spring flowers while also hunting small insects on them.
American Hoverfly
A widespread North American hoverfly with yellow and black markings. Larvae are voracious aphid predators in crop fields.
Did You Know?
A single larva can consume several hundred aphids before pupating.