Montane Crane Fly vs Isabella Tiger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Montane Crane Fly | Isabella Tiger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tipula montana | Pyrrharctia isabella |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tipulidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm body length | Wingspan 45-67mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Montane Crane Fly
A common crane fly in mountain forests and adjacent meadows. Larvae develop in damp forest soils rich in decaying leaves.
Did You Know?
Adults live only a few days, just long enough to mate and lay eggs.
Isabella Tiger Moth
A plain orange-yellow moth with scattered black spots. Its caterpillar is the famous woolly bear a fuzzy black and brown banded caterpillar.
Did You Know?
American folklore claims the width of the woolly bear caterpillars brown band predicts the severity of the coming winter.