Macedonian Grayling vs Golden-backed Snipe Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Macedonian Grayling | Golden-backed Snipe Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudochazara cingovskii | Chrysopilus thoracicus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Rhagionidae |
| Size | 4-5 cm wingspan | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North Macedonia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Macedonian Grayling
A rare grayling butterfly found only on a few limestone hillsides in North Macedonia. It flies low over rocky ground in midsummer.
Did You Know?
Its total known range covers less than 10 square kilometers of stony hillside.
Golden-backed Snipe Fly
A striking fly with golden thoracic hairs and dark wings that rests head-down on foliage. Larvae are predators in soil and leaf litter.
Did You Know?
It characteristically rests on vegetation with its head pointed downward, ready to pounce on passing prey.