Orange Swift Moth vs Tinkerbell Fairyfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Orange Swift Moth | Tinkerbell Fairyfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Triodia sylvina | Tinkerbella nana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Hepialidae | Mymaridae |
| Size | 28–48 mm wingspan | 0.25 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Central America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
Orange Swift Moth
A ghost moth whose larvae bore into the roots of various trees and herbaceous plants. Males have bright orange forewings with pale markings.
Did You Know?
Males perform a slow pendulum-like hovering display at dusk to attract females with their scent glands.
Tinkerbell Fairyfly
One of the smallest insects ever described, named after Peter Pans Tinker Bell. Discovered in Costa Rica in 2013. Measures only 0.25 mm in length.
Did You Know?
Named after the fairy Tinkerbell, this wasp is so tiny it can stand on the tip of a human hair — it was described in 2013 from specimens collected using specialized micro-traps.