Colorado Potato Beetle vs Small Fan-footed Wave
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Colorado Potato Beetle | Small Fan-footed Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptinotarsa decemlineata | Idaea biselata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 6-11 mm | 20-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Colorado Potato Beetle
A major agricultural pest with yellow-orange elytra bearing ten black longitudinal stripes. Has developed resistance to over 50 different insecticides.
Did You Know?
The Colorado potato beetle has evolved resistance to every major class of insecticide, making it one of the most adaptable pests in agricultural history.
Small Fan-footed Wave
A small, delicate moth with pale buff wings and fine dark cross-lines. Common in deciduous woodland. Larvae feed on dead leaves on the woodland floor.
Did You Know?
Named for the male's fan-shaped front legs that are displayed during courtship.