Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle vs Spiny Oakworm Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle | Spiny Oakworm Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alaus myops | Anisota stigma |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | 45-65 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Cuba, Caribbean | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle
A large click beetle found in Cuba and the Caribbean with prominent false eyespots. It can launch itself into the air with an audible click.
Did You Know?
Its clicking mechanism can launch it up to 30 centimeters into the air to escape predators.
Spiny Oakworm Moth
A medium-sized saturniid with rich orange-brown wings bearing a small white discal spot. Males are darker and smaller than females, with more feathery antennae.
Did You Know?
The spiny oakworm caterpillar is covered in sharp branching spines that can cause a mild irritation to the skin when handled carelessly.