Swallow Prominent vs Conops Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Swallow Prominent | Conops Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pheosia tremula | Conops flavipes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Conopidae |
| Size | Wingspan 44-60mm | 8-12mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Swallow Prominent
A pale grey-white moth with a distinctive dark wedge-shaped mark along the inner edge of each forewing. It has a deeply toothed trailing wing edge.
Did You Know?
Its name comes from the deeply notched trailing edge of the hindwings which gives them a swallow-tail like appearance.
Conops Fly
A wasp-mimicking fly with yellow legs and a narrow waist. Females parasitize adult bumblebees.
Did You Know?
Chases bumblebees in flight and forcefully deposits an egg inside the bee's abdomen during a brief mid-air grapple.