Cream-spot Tiger Moth vs Bee Killer Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cream-spot Tiger Moth | Bee Killer Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arctia villica | Mallophora bomboides |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm wingspan | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Eastern United States from New England to Florida |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cream-spot Tiger Moth
A striking black moth with cream-white spots and orange hindwings with dark patches.
Did You Know?
It clicks its tymbal organs to jam bat echolocation.
Bee Killer Robber Fly
A large fuzzy robber fly that closely resembles a bumble bee in both appearance and buzzing flight. It perches on vegetation and launches aerial attacks on passing insects.
Did You Know?
Its bumble bee mimicry is so convincing that it can sit among real bees at flowers without being recognized as a predator.