Bright-line Brown-eye Moth vs Golden-backed Snipe Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bright-line Brown-eye Moth | Golden-backed Snipe Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lacanobia oleracea | Chrysopilus thoracicus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Rhagionidae |
| Size | 35-44 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bright-line Brown-eye Moth
A reddish-brown moth with a prominent white-edged kidney mark and bright white subterminal line. It is a common garden moth across much of Europe.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the tomato moth due to its caterpillar's fondness for greenhouse tomatoes.
Golden-backed Snipe Fly
A striking fly with golden thoracic hairs and dark wings that rests head-down on foliage. Larvae are predators in soil and leaf litter.
Did You Know?
It characteristically rests on vegetation with its head pointed downward, ready to pounce on passing prey.