Yellow-legged Ophion vs Spotted-eye Hover Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-legged Ophion | Spotted-eye Hover Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ophion scutellaris | Eristalinus taeniops |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Wetlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Throughout Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow-legged Ophion
A large orange-brown ichneumon wasp commonly attracted to light at night. Parasitizes large moth caterpillars. Has a laterally compressed, blade-like abdomen.
Did You Know?
One of the most commonly reported ichneumon wasps in houses, drawn to lights on summer evenings.
Spotted-eye Hover Fly
A large hover fly with distinctively striped compound eyes and a bee-like body. It is an excellent pollinator found throughout Africa.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are rat-tailed maggots that breathe through a telescoping siphon while living in stagnant water.