Zodiac Moth vs Twin-spot Centurion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zodiac Moth | Twin-spot Centurion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alcides metaurus | Sargus bipunctatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Uraniidae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 8-10 cm wingspan | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Papua New Guinea | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Zodiac Moth
A spectacular day-flying moth with iridescent green and black wings resembling a swallowtail butterfly. It migrates in large numbers through north Queensland rainforests.
Did You Know?
Its brilliant green wing color is produced by microscopic light-refracting structures, not pigment.
Twin-spot Centurion
A metallic bronze-green soldier fly with two characteristic pale spots on the frons. It is one of the most common stratiomyids in Europe, found basking on ivy flowers in autumn.
Did You Know?
It is one of the last flies to be active in autumn, still visiting ivy flowers well into November.