Marmalade Hoverfly vs Tapered Drone Fly
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Marmalade Hoverfly
0.012 m
Human
1.75 m
Tapered Drone Fly
0.011 m
| Marmalade Hoverfly | Tapered Drone Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.008–0.015 g | 0.01–0.02 g |
| Length | 0.9–1.2 cm | 0.7–1.1 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.5–2 cm | 1.2–1.6 cm |
| Top Speed | 15 km/h | – |
| Lifespan | 0.027–0.082 yrs | 0.027–0.082 yrs |
| Incubation | 2 days | – |
| Offspring | 50–100 | 50–200 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | – |
| Habitat | Garden, Farmland, Grassland, Woodland, Forest, Urban, Heathland | Wetland, Forest, Grassland, Farmland, Garden, Urban, Woodland, Heathland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America |
| Family | Syrphidae | Syrphidae |
| Order | Diptera | Diptera |