Bee Moth vs Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Moth | Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphomia sociella | Alaus myops |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Crambidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 30-42 mm wingspan | 25-45 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America (introduced) | Cuba, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Bee Moth
A robust pinkish-brown moth whose larvae are nest parasites of bumblebees and wasps. Females enter bee nests at night to lay their eggs.
Did You Know?
A single larval web can contain hundreds of caterpillars that completely destroy a bumblebee nest.
Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle
A large click beetle found in Cuba and the Caribbean with prominent false eyespots. It can launch itself into the air with an audible click.
Did You Know?
Its clicking mechanism can launch it up to 30 centimeters into the air to escape predators.