Dun-bar vs Hagen's Dustywing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dun-bar | Hagen's Dustywing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cosmia trapezina | Coniopteryx hageniana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Coniopterygidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | 3-4 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dun-bar
A late summer noctuid moth whose caterpillars are partly predatory, eating other moth larvae sharing their tree. Variable brown coloration with a distinctive pale bar.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are cannibalistic and predatory, readily consuming other moth larvae they encounter on leaves.
Hagen's Dustywing
A minute dustywing found across Europe and known for its effectiveness against orchard mites. Easily overlooked due to its tiny size.
Did You Know?
Despite being barely visible to the naked eye, it can consume dozens of mites per day.