Dock Bug vs Ghost Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dock Bug | Ghost Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coreus marginatus | Hepialus humuli |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Hepialidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 44-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dock Bug
A common European squash bug relative that feeds on dock and sorrel plants. It has a distinctively wide, flattened abdomen with expanded margins.
Did You Know?
When handled, it releases a scent that many people describe as smelling distinctly like green apples.
Ghost Moth
Males are ghostly white and perform an eerie hovering dance over grassland at dusk to attract brownish females. This primitive moth has very short antennae and no functional mouthparts.
Did You Know?
Pendulum-like swaying of white males above grass at twilight gives them a genuinely ghostly appearance.