Silverfish Strepsipteran vs Clouded Buff Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silverfish Strepsipteran | Clouded Buff Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mengenilla chobauti | Diacrisia sannio |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Mengenillidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 2.0-3.5 mm (males) | 38-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasites | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Silverfish Strepsipteran
A primitive strepsipteran that parasitizes silverfish and firebrats. Unlike most strepsipterans, the adult female is free-living.
Did You Know?
This is one of the most primitive strepsipterans, and the free-living adult female resembles a tiny larva.
Clouded Buff Moth
A medium-sized moth where males are golden-buff and females are pinkish with darker wing borders. Males fly actively in sunshine over heathland.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few tiger moths whose males are regular day-fliers, patrolling heathland in bright sun.