Blue Net-Winged Beetle vs Beet Armyworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Net-Winged Beetle | Beet Armyworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Metriorrhynchus rhipidius | Spodoptera exigua |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Worldwide warm regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Blue Net-Winged Beetle
An Australian net-winged beetle with dark blue-black elytra and elaborate feathery antennae in males. It is commonly found on vegetation in eucalyptus forests.
Did You Know?
Males use their spectacularly branched antennae to detect female pheromones across long distances.
Beet Armyworm
A small grayish-brown moth whose green caterpillars attack a wide range of vegetable and field crops. Larvae often skeletonize leaves before moving to fruits and growing points.
Did You Know?
Young larvae spin fine silk threads that allow them to balloon on the wind to new host plants.