Cuban Clear-winged Moth vs Common House Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Clear-winged Moth | Common House Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carmenta bassiformis | Musca domestica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm wingspan | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Cuba | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cuban Clear-winged Moth
A wasp-mimicking moth found in Cuba with transparent wings. Its narrow body and buzzing flight closely resemble a small wasp.
Did You Know?
Its near-perfect wasp mimicry deters birds and other visual predators.
Common House Fly
One of the most widely distributed insects on Earth. Can taste with their feet, which have chemoreceptors. Capable of rapid reproduction with complete lifecycle in 7-10 days.
Did You Know?
House flies taste with their feet — they have over 100 taste receptors on each foot and can detect sugar just by landing on a surface.