Canary-shouldered Thorn vs Hump-backed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary-shouldered Thorn | Hump-backed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ennomos alniaria | Megaselia scalaris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Phoridae |
| Size | 35-42 mm wingspan | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Canary-shouldered Thorn
An autumn moth with bright canary-yellow fur on its thorax and warm orange-yellow wings. When at rest with wings raised, it closely resembles a dead birch leaf.
Did You Know?
Its vivid yellow thoracic fur is unique among British geometrid moths and makes it instantly recognisable.
Hump-backed Fly
A tiny scuttle fly with a distinctly humped thorax that breeds in an extraordinary range of organic matter. It is forensically important especially in enclosed burial sites.
Did You Know?
It can colonize buried or concealed bodies that are inaccessible to larger blow flies.