Big-legged Bug vs Garden Tiger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Big-legged Bug | Garden Tiger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthocephala terminalis | Arctia caja |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 17-23 mm | 50-73 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Big-legged Bug
A large, dark coreid bug found in eastern North America with prominently expanded hind tibiae. The hind femora of males are greatly swollen with large spines. It feeds on a wide variety of trees and shrubs.
Did You Know?
The exaggerated hind legs of males serve as weapons and signals of fitness, with larger-legged males winning more fights and mates.
Garden Tiger Moth
A boldly patterned moth with chocolate-and-white forewings and red-spotted hindwings.
Did You Know?
Its woolly bear caterpillar was the inspiration for weather folklore predictions.