Cylindrical Tachinid vs Southern Dogface

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Cylindrical Tachinid Southern Dogface
Scientific Name Cylindromyia brassicaria Zerene cesonia
Order Diptera Lepidoptera
Family Tachinidae Pieridae
Size 8-12 mm 46-64 mm wingspan
Habitat Heathland Heathland
Diet Parasites Nectar Feeders
Regions Europe North America, Central America, South America
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Cylindrical Tachinid

A slender, wasp-like parasitic fly with a narrow cylindrical abdomen. Parasitizes shieldbugs by laying eggs directly onto the host. Found in warm, flower-rich habitats.

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Did You Know?

Its wasp-like appearance is a remarkable case of mimicry in a group of true flies.

Southern Dogface

Yellow butterfly with a pointed forewing showing a poodle-dog-face pattern in black. Males have a warm orange flush on the upper wing surface.

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Did You Know?

The forewing markings form a recognizable dog face profile when the wings are spread open.