August Thorn vs Sunda Colugo Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | August Thorn | Sunda Colugo Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ennomos quercinaria | Megischus bicolor |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Stephanidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | 20-35 mm excluding ovipositor |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo, Thailand) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
August Thorn
A thorn moth flying in late summer with warm yellow-brown wings. Rests with wings spread flat. Larvae feed on oak and other deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
The angular wing shape and brown coloring give it a remarkable resemblance to a dry autumn leaf.
Sunda Colugo Fly
A parasitoid wasp with a slender body, extremely long ovipositor, and distinctively bicolored black and orange body. It drills into wood to parasitize beetle larvae hidden inside.
Did You Know?
The female's ovipositor can be twice the length of her body and she can detect beetle larvae hidden deep inside wood through vibrations.