Clara's Satin Moth vs Spanish Fly Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clara's Satin Moth | Spanish Fly Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thalaina clara | Berberomeloe majalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Meloidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 30-70mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern Australia, Tasmania | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Clara's Satin Moth
An Australian moth with satiny white wings marked with orange bands. Found in eastern Australia and Tasmania. Caterpillars feed on acacia foliage.
Did You Know?
The satiny sheen of the wings gives this moth an almost luminous quality when seen in Australian bush at night.
Spanish Fly Beetle
A huge wingless blister beetle with a massively swollen red and black banded abdomen. The largest European meloid.
Did You Know?
One of the largest beetle species in Europe with a body so heavy it resembles a fat caterpillar more than a beetle.