Feathered Thorn vs Agonum Marsh Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Feathered Thorn | Agonum Marsh Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colotois pennaria | Agonum marginatum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Carabidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Europe, northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Feathered Thorn
An autumn-flying moth with warm orange-brown wings and males bearing dramatically feathered antennae. It flies late in the year when few other moths are active.
Did You Know?
Males use their enormous feathered antennae to detect female pheromones on cold autumn nights.
Agonum Marsh Ground Beetle
A medium-sized metallic green ground beetle with pale-margined elytra found exclusively in wetland habitats. It runs rapidly on wet mud and vegetation near water.
Did You Know?
It is so dependent on wetlands that its presence or absence is used by ecologists as an indicator of wetland habitat quality and hydrological integrity.