Sallow Kitten vs Inland Floodwater Mosquito
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sallow Kitten | Inland Floodwater Mosquito |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Furcula furcula | Aedes vexans |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Culicidae |
| Size | 30-37 mm wingspan | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Worldwide except Antarctica |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sallow Kitten
A small, fluffy white moth with delicate grey markings. Named for its resemblance to a small cat. Larvae have tail filaments like the puss moth. Found near willow and sallow.
Did You Know?
A diminutive relative of the puss moth, whose caterpillars share the same tail-whipping defensive behavior.
Inland Floodwater Mosquito
One of the most widespread and abundant mosquitoes globally, with a brownish body and narrow white bands on the hind tarsi. It is a major nuisance pest that emerges in massive numbers after flooding or heavy rains. It is a competent vector of Rift Valley fever virus and various encephalitis viruses.
Did You Know?
Its eggs can remain dormant in dry soil for years, hatching simultaneously after flooding to produce enormous swarms.