Drone Fly vs Marmalade Hoverfly
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Drone Fly
0.015 m
Human
1.75 m
Marmalade Hoverfly
0.012 m
| Drone Fly | Marmalade Hoverfly | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.01–0.02 g | 0.008–0.015 g |
| Length | 1–1.5 cm | 0.9–1.2 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.8–2.2 cm | 1.5–2 cm |
| Top Speed | 15 km/h | 15 km/h |
| Lifespan | 0.016–0.041 yrs | 0.027–0.082 yrs |
| Incubation | – | 2 days |
| Offspring | 50–300 | 50–100 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Migratory |
| Habitat | Garden, Farmland, Urban, Wetland, Grassland, Woodland, Forest | Garden, Farmland, Grassland, Woodland, Forest, Urban, Heathland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, Oceania | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America |
| Family | Syrphidae | Syrphidae |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |