Long Hoverfly vs Chinese Oak Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long Hoverfly | Chinese Oak Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphaerophoria scripta | Antheraea pernyi |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 110-150 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | China, introduced to parts of Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long Hoverfly
A small, elongated hoverfly with a slender yellow-and-black striped abdomen. Males have an abdomen longer than their wings.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most common hoverflies found in agricultural landscapes across Europe.
Chinese Oak Silk Moth
A large tawny-brown silk moth with prominent translucent eyespots on each wing. It has been cultivated for thousands of years to produce tussah silk.
Did You Know?
It is the second most important silk-producing insect after the domestic silkworm, producing a durable golden-brown silk.