Beautiful Snout vs Cylindrical Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Beautiful Snout | Cylindrical Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypena crassalis | Cylindromyia brassicaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Beautiful Snout
A moth with long palps forming a snout-like projection and warm purple-brown wings crossed by pale lines. It is associated exclusively with bilberry on acidic heathlands.
Did You Know?
Its elongated mouthparts give it the appearance of having a beak, unique among British moths.
Cylindrical Tachinid
A slender, wasp-like parasitic fly with a narrow cylindrical abdomen. Parasitizes shieldbugs by laying eggs directly onto the host. Found in warm, flower-rich habitats.
Did You Know?
Its wasp-like appearance is a remarkable case of mimicry in a group of true flies.