Colorado Three-lined Leaf Beetle vs Verdant Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Colorado Three-lined Leaf Beetle | Verdant Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lema trivittata | Tinostoma smaragditis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 5-6 mm | 55-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Western North America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Colorado Three-lined Leaf Beetle
A small, elongated beetle with an orange-yellow body and three dark longitudinal stripes on the elytra. It feeds on tomatillo and ground cherry in the western United States.
Did You Know?
Like other Lema species, the larvae cover themselves in their own frass, which may serve both as camouflage and as a deterrent to parasitoids.
Verdant Hawk Moth
A vivid emerald-green hawk moth found in tropical Pacific islands.
Did You Know?
Its green coloration is unusually stable compared to most green moths.