Black-waved Flannel Moth vs Bronze Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-waved Flannel Moth | Bronze Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megalopyge crispata | Colaphellus sophiae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Megalopygidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, Central Asia, China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black-waved Flannel Moth
A fluffy white to yellowish moth with wavy dark lines across the forewings. Like its relative the puss moth, its caterpillar is densely hairy and delivers a painful sting.
Did You Know?
The adult moth's long curly wing scales make it look remarkably like a tiny Persian cat.
Bronze Leaf Beetle
A small, bronze to dark coppery beetle with a convex, oval body. It feeds on various cruciferous plants and can occasionally be a minor pest of canola and mustard crops.
Did You Know?
In parts of China, it is considered an important pest of oilseed rape, with population outbreaks causing significant yield losses.