Bumblebee-mimicking Tachinid vs Hag Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bumblebee-mimicking Tachinid | Hag Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Jurinia frontalis | Phobetron pithecium |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Limacodidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Orchards |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Hag Moth
A furry brown moth whose larva is called the monkey slug due to its bizarre shape with curly fleshy lateral projections. The caterpillar looks nothing like a typical lepidopteran larva.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's curly brown appendages are thought to mimic a shed tarantula skin to deter predators.