Fiddler Beetle vs Box Tree Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fiddler Beetle | Box Tree Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupoecila australasiae | Cydalima perspectalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Native to East Asia; invasive in Europe and North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fiddler Beetle
A distinctive scarab beetle with green and yellow violin-shaped markings on its back. It is commonly found in gardens across eastern Australia.
Did You Know?
The fiddle-shaped pattern on its back gives this beetle its common name.
Box Tree Moth
A white moth with iridescent brown wing borders that has become one of Europe's most destructive invasive species. Its caterpillars can completely defoliate ornamental boxwood hedges.
Did You Know?
Since arriving in Europe around 2007, it has devastated centuries-old boxwood gardens across the continent.