Arctic Woolly Bear Moth vs Kenyan Montane Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Woolly Bear Moth | Kenyan Montane Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gynaephora groenlandica | Lophyra flexuosa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Greenland, Ellesmere Island | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Woolly Bear Moth
A medium-sized moth whose caterpillar is famous for its extremely long development. Adults are gray-brown with hairy bodies. The densely hairy caterpillar is dark brown to black and curls into a tight ball when disturbed.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar can take up to 14 years to complete development, spending most of each year frozen solid and thawing for only a few weeks of feeding each summer.
Kenyan Montane Tiger Beetle
A colorful tiger beetle found across eastern and southern Africa. It displays green, copper, and cream markings on its elytra.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most commonly collected tiger beetle species across the African continent.