Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle vs Neotropical Atlas Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle | Neotropical Atlas Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Harmonia axyridis | Arsenura armida |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 120-160 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Asia; invasive worldwide | Mexico through Brazil, Argentina |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Asian Multicolored Lady Beetle
A highly variable ladybird ranging from orange with many spots to solid black. Originally released for biocontrol, it is now invasive worldwide.
Did You Know?
It aggregates in enormous numbers on buildings in autumn, sometimes numbering in the thousands.
Neotropical Atlas Moth
A large silkmoth with wavy brown and grey wings and distinctive scalloped wing margins. Its caterpillars are gregarious and processionary.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars march nose-to-tail in long single-file processions between feeding and resting sites on tree trunks.