Hornet Strepsipteran vs Rosy Maple Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hornet Strepsipteran | Rosy Maple Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xenos myrapetrus | Dryocampa rubicunda |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Xenidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 4.0-6.0 mm (males) | 32-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Hornet Strepsipteran
A large strepsipteran parasite of hornets and social wasps in tropical Africa. Males have distinctive fan-shaped hindwings.
Did You Know?
Male strepsipterans have large eyes with only about 50 facets each, giving them the coarsest visual resolution of any insect.
Rosy Maple Moth
A small fluffy moth with striking pink and yellow coloring that resembles cotton candy. Adults emerge in spring and are attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
Its bright pink and yellow coloring serves no known warning or mimicry purpose and remains an evolutionary puzzle.