Shuttle-shaped Dart Moth vs American Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shuttle-shaped Dart Moth | American Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrotis puta | Eupeodes americanus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Shuttle-shaped Dart Moth
A small, pale greyish-brown moth with a shuttle-shaped claviform stigma. Males and females show different color tones, with females being darker.
Did You Know?
It can produce two generations per year in warmer parts of its range.
American Hoverfly
A widespread North American hoverfly with yellow and black markings. Larvae are voracious aphid predators in crop fields.
Did You Know?
A single larva can consume several hundred aphids before pupating.