Lunar Hornet Moth vs Turanian Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lunar Hornet Moth | Turanian Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sesia bembeciformis | Turcoraphidia amara |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 30–42 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Central Asia, Turkey, Iran |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
Lunar Hornet Moth
A large clearwing moth that mimics a hornet and bores into willow and sallow trunks. Adults emerge in midsummer and are active in sunshine.
Did You Know?
The empty pupal skin can be found protruding from the exit hole on willow trunks long after the moth has emerged.
Turanian Snakefly
A snakefly native to Central Asia and the Middle East, inhabiting arid mountainous woodlands. It is one of the few raphidiopterans adapted to semi-arid environments.
Did You Know?
Turanian snakeflies thrive in some of the driest habitats occupied by any raphidiopteran species.