Marmalade Hoverfly vs Pine White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Marmalade Hoverfly | Pine White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Episyrphus balteatus balteatus | Neophasia menapia |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 42-52 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Western 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.
Pine White
Delicate white butterfly with black forewing veins. Uniquely among pierids, larvae feed on conifer needles rather than broadleaf plants.
Did You Know?
Periodic population explosions can defoliate large stands of ponderosa pine forest.