Black-waved Flannel Moth vs Green Milkweed Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-waved Flannel Moth | Green Milkweed Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megalopyge crispata | Labidomera clivicollis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Megalopygidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| 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.
Green Milkweed Leaf Beetle
A large, handsome beetle with blue-black elytra marked with orange to cream-colored spots and a blue-black pronotum. It is commonly found on milkweed plants across North America.
Did You Know?
Like monarch butterflies, this beetle sequesters toxic cardiac glycosides from milkweed, and its bold coloration warns predators of its unpalatability.