Waved Umber vs Sunda Colugo Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Waved Umber | Sunda Colugo Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Menophra abruptaria | Megischus bicolor |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Stephanidae |
| Size | Wingspan 32-38mm | 20-35 mm excluding ovipositor |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo, Thailand) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Waved Umber
A brown geometrid moth with distinctive wavy cross-lines. A common urban moth often found on walls and fences.
Did You Know?
One of the most common garden moths in urban areas, frequently resting on walls and fences during the day.
Sunda Colugo Fly
A parasitoid wasp with a slender body, extremely long ovipositor, and distinctively bicolored black and orange body. It drills into wood to parasitize beetle larvae hidden inside.
Did You Know?
The female's ovipositor can be twice the length of her body and she can detect beetle larvae hidden deep inside wood through vibrations.