Spanish Moon Moth vs Red-footed Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spanish Moon Moth | Red-footed Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graellsia isabellae | Dioctria rufipes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 60-90 mm wingspan | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Spanish Moon Moth
A striking green moth with long hindwing tails found only in Spain and France.
Did You Know?
It was discovered in 1849 and named after Queen Isabella II of Spain.
Red-footed Robber Fly
A slender, metallic-dark robber fly with conspicuous orange-red legs found in European woodlands. It specializes in ambushing small flies and midges from sunlit perches on leaves.
Did You Know?
It is one of the earliest robber flies to appear each year, often active from late spring when most other asilids are still developing.