Common Pollen Beetle vs Lime-speck Pug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Pollen Beetle | Lime-speck Pug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brassicogethes aeneus | Eupithecia centaureata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nitidulidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 19-23 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Pollen Beetle
A tiny iridescent green-black beetle that congregates in yellow flowers to feed on pollen. It is a major pest of oilseed rape crops.
Did You Know?
On warm days they can be so numerous on yellow flowers that a single buttercup may contain a dozen individuals.
Lime-speck Pug
A small whitish moth with a distinctive dark spot on each forewing. One of the most widespread pug moths. Larvae feed on flowers of many plant species.
Did You Know?
One of the most polyphagous pug moths, with larvae recorded on the flowers of over 50 plant families.