Yellow Dance Fly vs Hover Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Dance Fly | Hover Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Empis stercorea | Syrphus ribesii |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Empididae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Hover Fly
A bright yellow and black banded hoverfly that is an excellent wasp mimic. It hovers motionless in sunbeams before darting to a new position with extraordinary agility.
Did You Know?
Hoverflies are the only insects besides hummingbirds and hawk-moths that can truly hover in one spot, fly backward, and fly sideways with precision.