Blood-vein Moth vs Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blood-vein Moth | Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timandra comae | Altica oleracea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 30-35 mm wingspan | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blood-vein Moth
A delicate pinkish-cream moth with a distinctive reddish-pink diagonal line crossing each wing. It rests with wings spread flat, showing its unique vein markings.
Did You Know?
The reddish line running across all four wings creates a single continuous stripe when the moth rests flat.
Flea Beetle
Tiny jumping beetles with enlarged hind femora for leaping. Named for their flea-like jumping ability. Many species are metallic blue, green, or bronze.
Did You Know?
Flea beetles can jump 100 times their body length in a single leap — they use an elastic protein pad in their hind legs that stores and releases energy like a catapult.