Globular Tachinid vs Bedstraw Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Globular Tachinid | Bedstraw Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnosoma rotundatum | Hyles gallii |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 55-75 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasites | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America, northern Asia |
| 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.
Bedstraw Hawk Moth
A striking hawk moth with olive-green forewings bearing a buff median band and pink hindwings. It is a migratory species found across the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
The bedstraw hawk moth has one of the most extensive ranges of any hawk moth, found from Scandinavia to Japan and across much of North America.