Leucozona Hoverfly vs Queensland Fruit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Leucozona Hoverfly | Queensland Fruit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucozona leucorum | Bactrocera tryoni |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, Pacific Islands |
| 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.
Queensland Fruit Fly
Australia's most economically damaging fruit fly with a reddish-brown body. It attacks a wide range of cultivated fruits and vegetables.
Did You Know?
Interstate quarantine zones in Australia exist largely to prevent its spread to fruit-growing regions.