Drone flies, also known as Eristalis tenax, can grow to be over half an inch in length.
While they mimic honey bees, several key differences exist:
- Size: Drone flies are generally slightly larger than honey bees.
- Waist: Drone flies lack the constricted waist between the thorax and abdomen that is characteristic of honey bees.
- Wings: Drone flies only possess two wings, while honey bees have four.
Therefore, while their size is comparable, the other distinct features make identification relatively straightforward.
