White Plume Moth vs Indian Tse Tse-like Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Plume Moth | Indian Tse Tse-like Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterophorus pentadactyla | Hippobosca maculata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pterophoridae | Hippoboscidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm wingspan | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South Asia (India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White Plume Moth
A delicate pure white moth with deeply divided wings that split into feather-like plumes. Often seen resting on walls at night with wings held out like a letter T. Caterpillars feed on hedge bindweed.
Did You Know?
Its wings are divided into five feather-like plumes on each side, giving it one of the most unusual wing forms of any moth.
Indian Tse Tse-like Fly
A flattened, leathery ectoparasitic fly that feeds on the blood of horses, cattle, and dogs. It has powerful claws for gripping hair and feathers and moves sideways through the host's coat with ease.
Did You Know?
These flies are so tenacious that they can run sideways through animal fur and are extremely difficult to swat or remove.