Five-spotted Burnet vs Valenzuela Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Five-spotted Burnet | Valenzuela Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zygaena trifolii | Valenzuela flavidus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Zygaenidae | Caeciliusidae |
| Size | Wingspan 30-38mm | 2.0-3.0 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Five-spotted Burnet
A small day-flying moth with glossy blue-black forewings bearing five red spots and entirely red hindwings. It is found on damp meadows.
Did You Know?
It prefers damper habitats than the similar six-spot burnet and the two species rarely occur together.
Valenzuela Barklouse
A common yellowish barklouse found on a wide range of trees and shrubs. It is one of the most abundant psocids in temperate regions.
Did You Know?
This species is so common that it appears in almost every barklouse survey conducted in Europe.