Leucozona Hoverfly vs American Horse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Leucozona Hoverfly | American Horse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucozona leucorum | Tabanus americanus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern and central United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Leucozona Hoverfly
A distinctive hoverfly with a white-banded abdomen found visiting flowers in damp woodland clearings. Larvae prey on aphids. One of the spring-flying hoverfly species.
Did You Know?
One of the earliest hoverflies to appear each spring, often visiting flowers while snow is still on the ground.
American Horse Fly
One of the largest horse flies in North America with a dark brown body and conspicuous green or purple iridescent eyes. Females deliver a painful slashing bite to obtain blood meals.
Did You Know?
Its knife-like mouthparts slice open skin rather than piercing it, which is why horse fly bites bleed so freely.