Silver-spotted Ghost Moth vs African Fig Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-spotted Ghost Moth | African Fig Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sthenopis argenteomaculatus | Ceratosolen capensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Hepialidae | Agaonidae |
| Size | 60-75 mm wingspan | 1-3 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Southern Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silver-spotted Ghost Moth
A large ghost moth from North America with silver-spotted wings. Caterpillars bore into the roots of alder trees, taking two years to develop. Adults emerge for brief nocturnal mating flights.
Did You Know?
Larvae spend up to two years boring through alder tree roots in waterlogged soil before pupating.
African Fig Wasp
A tiny wasp with an obligate mutualistic relationship with African fig trees. Females enter figs through a narrow opening to pollinate and lay eggs.
Did You Know?
Each fig species has its own specific fig wasp pollinator, making them one of nature's most precise co-evolutionary partnerships.