Barred Red Moth vs Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Barred Red Moth | Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylaea fasciaria | Anatis labiculata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Barred Red Moth
A reddish-brown moth with a broad darker band across the forewings. It is closely associated with coniferous forests throughout its range.
Did You Know?
A green form of this species exists and was once considered a separate species.
Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle
One of the largest North American ladybirds with white or grey elytra bearing fifteen dark spots. It is a canopy-dwelling species found mainly in coniferous forests.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it releases a pungent alkaloid-laden hemolymph from its leg joints as a defense.