Phasia Tachinid vs Plain-faced Dronefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Phasia Tachinid | Plain-faced Dronefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phasia hemiptera | Eristalis arbustorum |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 9-11 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Gardens |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Phasia Tachinid
A parasitic fly with distinctive dark-tipped wings that parasitizes shieldbug species. Males have broader wings than females. Adults visit flowers for nectar.
Did You Know?
Larvae develop inside living shieldbugs, eventually consuming and killing their hosts.
Plain-faced Dronefly
A small, dark dronefly with a distinctive bare facial stripe. It is one of the most common hoverflies visiting garden flowers in summer.
Did You Know?
It can be distinguished from other droneflies by the shiny, hairless stripe down the center of its face.