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| Melanostoma scalare | | Melanostoma scalare is a species in the order two-winged flies (Diptera), the family hoverflies (Syrphidae) and the genus Melanostoma. This species is widespread and common in Europe, Africa and Asia. It can easily be confused with Melanostoma mellinum. Melanostoma scalare reach body lengths of 8 - 10 mm while Melanostoma mellinum are slightly smaller (4 - 8 mm). | | |
| | Melanostoma mellinum | | Melanostoma mellinum is a species in the order two-winged flies (Diptera), the suborder flies (Brachycera), the family hoverflies (Syrphidae), and the genus Melanostoma. This species of hoverfly is one of the most widespread in Europe, America, Africa and Asia. Melanostoma mellinum can easily be confused with Melanostoma scalare. | | |
| | Adult Melanostoma mellinum reach body lengths of 4 - 8 mm. They are shiny with a black base colour. Melanostoma scalare are slightly larger (8 - 10 mm). The compound eyes of the males are red and almost join together, while the females have a significant gap between. There are several simple eyes (ocelli) on the top of the head. The mouthparts are designed fo...
... together, while the females have a significant gap between. There are several simple eyes (ocelli) on the top of the head. The mouthparts are designed for licking up juices. The antennae are tripartite and almost completely hairless, while those of Melanostoma scalare have short hairs. | | |
| Melanostoma scalare are shiny and have a black base colour. The forehead and face are covered in a yellowish powder. Only the central stripe on the face is shiny, while in Melanostoma mellinum the entire face is a shiny black. The males have red compound eyes which are almost directly beside each other, while there is a distinct gap between those of the females. There are several simple eyes (ocelli) on the top of the head. The m...
...each other, while there is a distinct gap between those of the females. There are several simple eyes (ocelli) on the top of the head. The mouthparts are designed for licking up juices. The antennae are tripartite and have short bristles, whereas in Melanostoma mellinum, the antennae are almost completely hairless. | | |
| | Insect-eaters, birds, dragonflies, robber flies and wasps are the natural enemies of Melanostoma scalare. As Melanostoma scalare ensure the pollination of many plants, they are considered ecologically important. | | |
| Melanostoma mellinum prefer habitats such as grasslands or forest edges with medium to high humidity. The adults are active from April to September. The hoverflies suck up liquids such as nectar and chew the pollen, they find on members of the parsley family, y...
...ty. The adults are active from April to September. The hoverflies suck up liquids such as nectar and chew the pollen, they find on members of the parsley family, yellow composite flowers, ivy, grasses, plantain, mints or hogweed. You often encounter Melanostoma mellinum in damp, cool weather because there is less competition for food. | | |
| | Insect-eaters, birds, dragonflies, robber flies and wasps are the natural enemies of Melanostoma mellinum. As they ensure the pollination of many plants, Melanostoma mellinum are ecologically important. | | |
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