Spalangia Fly Parasite vs Death Head Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spalangia Fly Parasite | Death Head Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spalangia cameroni | Acherontia lachesis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pteromalidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Scavengers | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Spalangia Fly Parasite
A small dark wasp that parasitizes fly pupae in manure and decaying organic matter. It is commercially reared for biological control of filth flies on livestock farms.
Did You Know?
Millions are commercially released on cattle and poultry farms each year to suppress nuisance house flies and stable flies.
Death Head Hawk Moth
An Asian death head moth that squeaks loudly and raids bee hives for honey.
Did You Know?
It produces a chemical that mimics bee pheromones to avoid attack inside hives.