Diamondback Eumolpid vs Golden Sun Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Diamondback Eumolpid | Golden Sun Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colaspis brunnea | Synemon plana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Castniidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 3-4 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Diamondback Eumolpid
A small, oblong beetle with a pale brown to yellowish body and rows of punctures on the elytra. Larvae are known as grape colaspis and damage roots of various crops.
Did You Know?
Larvae are most damaging to corn and soybean planted after clover, as populations build up in clover root zones before crop rotation.
Golden Sun Moth
A day-flying moth with dull grey-brown forewings and brilliant orange-gold hindwings. It is critically threatened by the loss of native grasslands.
Did You Know?
Larvae live underground feeding on grass roots for up to three years before emerging as adults that live only days.