Emerald Fruit Chafer vs White Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Fruit Chafer | White Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dicronorrhina derbyana | Catocala relicta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa | Northern United States and southern Canada |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Emerald Fruit Chafer
A large and spectacular flower beetle from East Africa with vivid green elytra. It is popular among collectors for its striking metallic coloration.
Did You Know?
Males have a distinctive Y-shaped horn on the head used in territorial disputes.
White Underwing
A striking underwing moth with white and black banded forewings that mimics birch bark. Its hindwings are black with broad white bands.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only underwing moths with white rather than colored hindwings, matching the white bark of its birch tree hosts.