Arctic Tussock Moth vs Golden Click Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute	Arctic Tussock Moth	Golden Click Beetle
Scientific Name	Dicallomera fascelina	Selatosomus aeneus
Order	Lepidoptera	Coleoptera
Family	Erebidae	Elateridae
Size	35-45 mm wingspan	11-16 mm
Habitat	Forests	Forests
Diet	Omnivores	Root Feeders
Regions	Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Scotland	Europe, Northern Asia
Conservation	Least Concern	Least Concern

Arctic Tussock Moth

A medium-sized moth with pale grayish-white wings in males and larger, more robust females. The caterpillar is strikingly hairy with tufted dark and pale hairs. It is found in northern heathlands and boreal forests.

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Did You Know?

The caterpillar's dense coat of hairs acts as insulation, allowing it to bask in the sun and raise its body temperature for active feeding.

Golden Click Beetle

A metallic green or bronze click beetle with a bright coppery sheen on the elytra and pronotum. It is common in European forests and grasslands during spring.

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Did You Know?

The brilliant metallic coloration is structural, produced by microscopic surface textures rather than pigments.