Carpenterworm Moth vs Green Grooved Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Carpenterworm Moth | Green Grooved Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prionoxystus robiniae | Phanaeus difformis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cossidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 40–75 mm wingspan | 11-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southeastern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Carpenterworm Moth
A large North American moth whose larvae bore into the heartwood of oaks, elms, and other hardwoods. It is the most destructive wood-boring moth in eastern forests.
Did You Know?
Larvae create tunnels up to 25 mm wide and take three to four years to complete development.
Green Grooved Dung Beetle
A metallic green and copper tunneling dung beetle with a prominent male horn that is slightly offset to one side. The pronotum is smoothly convex and brilliantly iridescent. Found in southeastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
The asymmetrical horn of the male is unique among North American Phanaeus species.