Fan-foot Moth vs Tunnel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fan-foot Moth | Tunnel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zanclognatha tarsipennalis | Lymexylon navale |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Lymexylidae |
| Size | 26-32 mm wingspan | 7-16mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fan-foot Moth
A subtle brown moth with fan-shaped palps and delicate wing markings. Found in woodland where dead leaves accumulate. Larvae feed on dead leaves on the woodland floor.
Did You Know?
The males have distinctive enlarged fan-shaped labial palps that give this moth its common name.
Tunnel Beetle
A slender cylindrical beetle whose larvae bore straight tunnels through oak timber. Historically damaged ship timber.
Did You Know?
Was a major pest of oak shipbuilding timber, boring tunnels that weakened the hulls of wooden warships.