Burnished Brass vs Downy Leatherwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Burnished Brass | Downy Leatherwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diachrysia chrysitis | Podabrus tomentosus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Cantharidae |
| Size | 35-40 mm wingspan | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Burnished Brass
A moth with brilliant metallic gold and bronze patches on its forewings that gleam like polished metal. It is a common visitor to garden moth traps.
Did You Know?
The metallic sheen is structural colour produced by microscopic surface ridges, not pigment.
Downy Leatherwing
A North American soldier beetle covered in fine pubescence, found on flowers and foliage in summer. It is an effective predator of aphids and other small insects.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are active predators in leaf litter and can even survive brief periods of freezing temperatures.