Chinese Tussar Moth vs Alder Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Tussar Moth | Alder Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Antheraea frithi | Agelastica alni |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | Wingspan 100-140 mm | 6-7 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | China, India, Myanmar | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Chinese Tussar Moth
A large wild silk moth with rich brown wings bearing four prominent transparent eyespots. It produces durable wild silk used in traditional Chinese textiles.
Did You Know?
Its cocoon silk is so tough that scissors are needed to cut it, unlike the delicate thread of domestic silkworms.
Alder Leaf Beetle
A metallic dark violet-blue beetle that feeds on alder trees. Heavy infestations can completely defoliate alder trees along waterways.
Did You Know?
After being absent from Britain for decades, it dramatically recolonised southern England in the early 2000s.