Spalangia Fly Parasite vs Pine Hawk-moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spalangia Fly Parasite | Pine Hawk-moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spalangia cameroni | Sphinx pinastri |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pteromalidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 70-87 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Scavengers | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe, temperate 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.
Pine Hawk-moth
A sleek grey hawk-moth with dark streaks that provide perfect camouflage against pine bark. It is strongly associated with conifer plantations and native pinewoods.
Did You Know?
When resting on a pine trunk, its streamlined body and bark-like colouring make it almost impossible to spot.