Globular Tachinid vs Beautiful Snout
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Globular Tachinid | Beautiful Snout |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnosoma rotundatum | Hypena crassalis |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 30-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasites | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Globular Tachinid
A distinctive round-bodied parasitic fly colored bright orange-red with black markings. Parasitizes shieldbugs. One of the most easily recognized tachinid flies.
Did You Know?
The unusually round, bright orange body makes this one of the most recognizable parasitic flies.
Beautiful Snout
A moth with long palps forming a snout-like projection and warm purple-brown wings crossed by pale lines. It is associated exclusively with bilberry on acidic heathlands.
Did You Know?
Its elongated mouthparts give it the appearance of having a beak, unique among British moths.