Acorn Moth vs Blood-red Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Acorn Moth | Blood-red Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blastobasis glandulella | Ampedus sanguinolentus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Blastobasidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 15–22 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Acorn Moth
A small moth whose larvae bore into and consume the contents of acorns on the forest floor. It is common in oak woodlands across eastern North America.
Did You Know?
In heavy infestation years, it can destroy over half the acorn crop on the forest floor.
Blood-red Click Beetle
A striking click beetle with deep blood-red elytra and a black head and pronotum. Larvae develop in the decaying heartwood of old deciduous trees over a multi-year development cycle.
Did You Know?
The genus Ampedus contains over 150 species worldwide, many with vibrant red or orange coloration.