Marmalade Hoverfly vs Coffee Berry Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Marmalade Hoverfly | Coffee Berry Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Episyrphus balteatus balteatus | Hypothenemus hampei |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Central Africa (native), Pantropical (invasive) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Marmalade Hoverfly
A common hoverfly with distinctive double black bands on an orange abdomen. One of the most effective migrant pollinators.
Did You Know?
Migrates in billions from continental Europe to Britain each spring and its larvae eat astronomical numbers of aphids.
Coffee Berry Borer
A tiny, dark brown beetle that bores into coffee berries and is the most damaging pest of coffee worldwide. Females tunnel into the berry and lay eggs inside.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few animals that can detoxify caffeine, thanks to gut bacteria that break down the alkaloid.