European Cherry Fruit Fly vs White Witch Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Cherry Fruit Fly | White Witch Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhagoletis cerasi | Thysania agrippina |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 250-310 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Cherry Fruit Fly
A small black fly with distinctive wing banding that infests sweet and sour cherries. Larvae feed inside cherries, causing them to rot and drop.
Did You Know?
It is a textbook example of sympatric speciation, with host races on sweet and sour cherries.
White Witch Moth
Holds the record for the widest wingspan of any moth or butterfly at up to 310 mm. A nocturnal neotropical species with pale grey-white wings and wavy dark markings.
Did You Know?
With a wingspan up to 31 cm, the white witch moth has the widest wingspan of any living insect — broader than a dinner plate and rivaling small birds in flight.