Shuttle-shaped Dart Moth vs Horn Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shuttle-shaped Dart Moth | Horn Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrotis puta | Haematobia irritans |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | Worldwide |
| 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.
Horn Fly
A small blood-feeding fly that spends almost its entire life on cattle. It clusters at the base of horns and along the back and belly.
Did You Know?
Each fly feeds up to 40 times daily, and infestations of thousands per animal cause severe weight loss.