Canary-shouldered Thorn vs Bornean Peacock Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary-shouldered Thorn | Bornean Peacock Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ennomos alniaria | Lamprosoma bicolor |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 35-42 mm wingspan | 5-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Canary-shouldered Thorn
An autumn moth with bright canary-yellow fur on its thorax and warm orange-yellow wings. When at rest with wings raised, it closely resembles a dead birch leaf.
Did You Know?
Its vivid yellow thoracic fur is unique among British geometrid moths and makes it instantly recognisable.
Bornean Peacock Beetle
A small, dome-shaped leaf beetle with spectacular iridescent elytra that shift from purple to green to gold. The body is hemispherical and compact, resembling a tiny metallic droplet.
Did You Know?
The extreme iridescence is thought to confuse predators by creating shifting reflections that make the beetle hard to focus on.