Yellow Hornet vs Fleck-winged Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Hornet | Fleck-winged Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vespa simillima | Dasysyrphus albostriatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 21-28 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan/Korea | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Hornet
Known as 'ke-buchi-suzumebachi' in Japanese, a common hornet in Japan and Korea. Builds large paper nests in trees and under eaves. Less aggressive than the giant hornet but still capable of painful stings.
Did You Know?
This species is responsible for more wasp stings in Japan than any other species because it frequently builds nests near human habitations.
Fleck-winged Hoverfly
A woodland hoverfly with white crescent markings on a dark abdomen. It is one of the earliest hoverflies to appear in spring.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the white-striped hoverfly because of the distinctive pale marks on its dark abdomen.