Sweetheart Underwing vs Australian Beefly Robber
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sweetheart Underwing | Australian Beefly Robber |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catocala amatrix | Blepharotes coriarius |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 75-95 mm wingspan | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America from southern Canada to the southern United States | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sweetheart Underwing
A large underwing moth with mottled gray-brown forewings and rosy-pink hindwings crossed by black bands. It is one of the most attractive members of the underwing genus.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name amatrix means 'sweetheart' in Latin, referring to the rosy-pink color of its hidden hindwings.
Australian Beefly Robber
Australia's largest robber fly, heavily built with a dense covering of dark hair. It is a powerful predator capable of taking large beetles.
Did You Know?
It is so large and powerful that it has been observed catching and eating cicadas.