Marmalade Hoverfly vs Common Malaria Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Marmalade Hoverfly | Common Malaria Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Episyrphus balteatus balteatus | Anopheles quadrimaculatus |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | North America |
| 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.
Common Malaria Mosquito
A freshwater mosquito that was the primary malaria vector in the eastern United States. Larvae float horizontally at the water surface in slow-moving waters.
Did You Know?
It is named for the four dark spots on each wing that distinguish it from other Anopheles species.