Long-snouted March Fly vs Silver-spotted Ghost Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-snouted March Fly | Silver-spotted Ghost Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bibio lanigerus | Sthenopis argenteomaculatus |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Bibionidae | Hepialidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 60-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-snouted March Fly
A robust, hairy black march fly with a woolly thorax and relatively large body for the family. Adults emerge in spring and are frequently seen on hawthorn and blackthorn blossom.
Did You Know?
Bibionidae larvae are sometimes so abundant in pasture soil that they can damage grass roots, leaving brown patches.
Silver-spotted Ghost Moth
A large ghost moth from North America with silver-spotted wings. Caterpillars bore into the roots of alder trees, taking two years to develop. Adults emerge for brief nocturnal mating flights.
Did You Know?
Larvae spend up to two years boring through alder tree roots in waterlogged soil before pupating.