Diamondback Moth vs Metallic Eumolpine Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Diamondback Moth | Metallic Eumolpine Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plutella xylostella | Chrysochus asclepiadeus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Plutellidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm wingspan | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Southern and Central Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Diamondback Moth
A tiny grayish moth with a diamond-shaped pattern along its back when wings are folded. It is the most destructive pest of brassica crops worldwide.
Did You Know?
It costs the global agriculture industry an estimated four to five billion dollars annually in losses and control measures.
Metallic Eumolpine Beetle
A brilliant metallic dark blue to violet beetle closely related to the North American dogbane beetles. It is found on vincetoxicum and other Asclepiadaceae in the mountains of Europe.
Did You Know?
Like its North American relatives on milkweed, it sequesters toxic cardiac glycosides from its host plant to deter predators.