True Armyworm Moth vs Bee Killer Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | True Armyworm Moth | Bee Killer Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mythimna unipuncta | Mallophora bomboides |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm wingspan | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania | Eastern United States from New England to Florida |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
True Armyworm Moth
A tawny-brown moth with a single white dot on each forewing. Its larvae march in armies across fields, devastating cereal crops.
Did You Know?
Larvae travel in large groups across the ground like a marching army, hence the common name.
Bee Killer Robber Fly
A large fuzzy robber fly that closely resembles a bumble bee in both appearance and buzzing flight. It perches on vegetation and launches aerial attacks on passing insects.
Did You Know?
Its bumble bee mimicry is so convincing that it can sit among real bees at flowers without being recognized as a predator.