Bumblebee-mimicking Tachinid vs Giant Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bumblebee-mimicking Tachinid | Giant Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Jurinia frontalis | Clothoda longicauda |
| Order | Diptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Clothodidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 15.0-25.0 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Bumblebee-mimicking Tachinid
A large, furry tachinid fly that closely mimics a bumblebee with its dense covering of orange and black hairs. It is one of the hairiest of all tachinid flies.
Did You Know?
Unlike most tachinids that parasitize caterpillars, this species targets wood-boring beetle larvae.
Giant Web Spinner
One of the largest web spinners, found in tropical South America. It has elongate cerci and builds extensive silk tunnel systems on trees.
Did You Know?
The family Clothodidae is considered the most primitive living web spinner lineage, dating back over 100 million years.