Eastern Banded-Wing vs Four-Specked Hoverfly
GENERAL DISCLAIMER: I’m by no means an insect expert. I’m just a normal guy who likes to take pictures of the fun critters who pass through the pollinator garden. So please excuse any mistakes or inaccuracies in the information provided on this site. I’m still learning as well. =]
Two common hover fly species I see in the pollinator garden are the Eastern Banded-wing and the Four-Speckled hover fly. Both look very similar in appearance but there are a few distinct differences I have noticed in the individuals I have photographed.
See the infographic images below for highlights in how these hover flies differ.
For lots more photos of hover flies spotted in the pollinator garden, check out my Hover Fly gallery below.
