Sun fly — size comparison

The sun fly occurs in meadows, forests, parks and gardens. Adults feed on nectar and pollen and can therefore be seen on flowers. Larvae use suspended organic m

Silhouette comparison

Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Sun fly

Helophilus pendulus

12 mmAdult individual
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Sun flyBody length12 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Sun fly — size comparison — facts and sources

The sun fly occurs in meadows, forests, parks and gardens. Adults feed on nectar and pollen and can therefore be seen on flowers.

Larvae use suspended organic matter in water. Adults are active chiefly from April to October.

Measurement sources