Marmalade Hoverfly vs Long-Palped Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Marmalade Hoverfly | Long-Palped Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Episyrphus balteatus balteatus | Dicranota bimaculata |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Pediciidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Europe |
| 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.
Long-Palped Crane Fly
A short-bodied crane fly whose predatory larvae inhabit gravel beds of clean streams. Larvae are active hunters among cobble interstices.
Did You Know?
Unlike most crane fly larvae, this species is an active predator rather than a detritivore.