Ruby Tiger Moth vs Superb Ant-hill Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ruby Tiger Moth | Superb Ant-hill Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phragmatobia fuliginosa | Xanthogramma pedissequum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Arctiidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 28-35 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Ruby Tiger Moth
A small tiger moth with dark brownish-red forewings and rosy-red hindwings spotted with black. It is common across the northern hemisphere and flies both day and night.
Did You Know?
The hairy caterpillar can survive being frozen solid during winter and resumes feeding when it thaws.
Superb Ant-hill Hoverfly
A striking yellow-and-black hoverfly that mimics a wasp. Larvae develop inside ant nests where they feed on root aphids tended by the ants. A declining species in parts of its range.
Did You Know?
Larvae live inside ant nests and feed on the root aphids that ants keep as 'livestock'.