Asian Lady Beetle (Harlequin) vs Glover's Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Lady Beetle (Harlequin) | Glover's Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Harmonia yedoensis | Hyalophora columbia gloveri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | Western North America, Rocky Mountain region |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Asian Lady Beetle (Harlequin)
A large ladybug native to Japan, closely related to the invasive Asian lady beetle. Found in forest canopies where it feeds on aphids. Distinguished by its slightly more elongated body shape.
Did You Know?
Unlike its more famous relative Harmonia axyridis, this species has stayed in its native range and has not become a worldwide invasive pest.
Glover's Silk Moth
A large silk moth from the western Rocky Mountain region with reddish-brown wings and white crescent-shaped spots. It is closely related to the cecropia moth but adapted to arid habitats.
Did You Know?
It was originally described as a separate species but is now considered a subspecies of the Columbia silk moth.