Globular Tachinid vs Mormon Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Globular Tachinid | Mormon Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnosoma rotundatum | Apodemia mormo |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 22-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasites | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Western North America from Canada to Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern (species); some subspecies criticall |
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.
Mormon Metalmark
A small butterfly with dark brown wings covered in white spots arranged in irregular bands. Several of its subspecies are critically endangered.
Did You Know?
The Lange's metalmark subspecies, restricted to a single sand dune in California, is one of the rarest butterflies in the world.