Maritime Long-legged Fly vs Giant Grey Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Maritime Long-legged Fly | Giant Grey Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphrosylus praedator | Agrius cingulata |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Dolichopodidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 95-130 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Pacific Coast | Americas (from southern United States to Argentina), occasional migrant to Europe and Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Maritime Long-legged Fly
A specialized marine intertidal fly that hunts on wave-splashed rocks and barnacles. It has a metallic greenish body and uniquely adapted legs for gripping wet rocky surfaces.
Did You Know?
It can remain submerged by waves for short periods, surviving in an air bubble trapped by its body hairs.
Giant Grey Hawk Moth
A massive hawk moth with gray-streaked forewings and a pink and black banded abdomen. It is one of the largest and fastest-flying sphinx moths in the Americas.
Did You Know?
Agrius cingulata is such a powerful flier that individuals from the Americas occasionally cross the Atlantic Ocean and turn up in western Europe.