Two-banded Wasp Hoverfly vs Sonoran Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-banded Wasp Hoverfly | Sonoran Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysotoxum bicinctum | Philotes sonorensis |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 18-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Two-banded Wasp Hoverfly
A striking wasp-mimicking hoverfly with bold yellow and black banding. Distinguished from wasps by its hovering flight and single pair of wings. Larvae develop in ant nests.
Did You Know?
Despite being a harmless hoverfly, its excellent wasp mimicry deters most predators.
Sonoran Blue
Tiny blue butterfly with orange and black hindwing spots. One of the earliest-flying butterflies of the year in the American West.
Did You Know?
Adults fly as early as February, when few other butterflies are active in their range.