August Thorn vs Red-Spotted Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | August Thorn | Red-Spotted Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ennomos quercinaria | Staphylinus dimidiaticornis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
August Thorn
A thorn moth flying in late summer with warm yellow-brown wings. Rests with wings spread flat. Larvae feed on oak and other deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
The angular wing shape and brown coloring give it a remarkable resemblance to a dry autumn leaf.
Red-Spotted Rove Beetle
A large, dark rove beetle with bicolored antennae and red-tinged wing cases. It hunts actively in leaf litter at dusk.
Did You Know?
Its bicolored antennae—dark at the base and pale at the tip—help distinguish it from similar large rove beetles.