Lime-speck Pug vs Heineken Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lime-speck Pug | Heineken Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupithecia centaureata | Rhingia campestris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 19-23 mm wingspan | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lime-speck Pug
A small whitish moth with a distinctive dark spot on each forewing. One of the most widespread pug moths. Larvae feed on flowers of many plant species.
Did You Know?
One of the most polyphagous pug moths, with larvae recorded on the flowers of over 50 plant families.
Heineken Hoverfly
An unmistakable hoverfly with a long, beak-like snout used to reach nectar in tubular flowers. It has an orange abdomen and dark thorax.
Did You Know?
It is nicknamed the Heineken fly because its long snout lets it reach the nectar other hoverflies cannot reach.