Dun-bar vs American Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dun-bar | American Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cosmia trapezina | Eupeodes americanus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dun-bar
A late summer noctuid moth whose caterpillars are partly predatory, eating other moth larvae sharing their tree. Variable brown coloration with a distinctive pale bar.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are cannibalistic and predatory, readily consuming other moth larvae they encounter on leaves.
American Hoverfly
A widespread North American hoverfly with yellow and black markings. Larvae are voracious aphid predators in crop fields.
Did You Know?
A single larva can consume several hundred aphids before pupating.