Cecropia Moth vs Cromwell Chafer Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cecropia Moth | Cromwell Chafer Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyalophora cecropia | Prodontria lewisii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | Wingspan 110-160mm | 1-1.5 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Cecropia Moth
The largest native moth in North America with reddish-brown wings bearing white comma-shaped marks and crescent eyespots. It has a red and white banded body.
Did You Know?
Males can detect a single molecule of female pheromone from up to 11 kilometers away using their enormous feathery antennae.
Cromwell Chafer Beetle
A small chafer beetle endemic to a tiny area near Cromwell in Central Otago, New Zealand. Adults are nocturnal and feed on native grasses.
Did You Know?
Its entire habitat is protected within an 81-hectare reserve, one of the smallest nature reserves created for an insect.