Lappet Moth vs Fleshfly (Dux)
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lappet Moth | Fleshfly (Dux) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gastropacha quercifolia | Sarcophaga dux |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Lasiocampidae | Sarcophagidae |
| Size | 45-85 mm wingspan | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lappet Moth
A moth that rests with wings layered to perfectly resemble a cluster of dead leaves.
Did You Know?
Its scalloped wing edges enhance the dead leaf disguise.
Fleshfly (Dux)
A large gray flesh fly common across tropical Asia and the Pacific that is an important cause of wound myiasis and secondary myiasis of the ear and nose. Females deposit live larvae directly into wounds and body cavities. It is frequently associated with unsanitary conditions in tropical urban areas.
Did You Know?
Cases of aural myiasis caused by this fly, where larvae infest the ear canal, are regularly reported in tropical Asian hospitals.