Fleabane Tortoise Beetle vs Waterlily Borer Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fleabane Tortoise Beetle | Waterlily Borer Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cassida murraea | Elophila gyralis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 5-6 mm | 18-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fleabane Tortoise Beetle
A striking red-brown and black tortoise beetle associated with fleabane plants. Has characteristic dark markings on the transparent shield margin. Found in damp habitats.
Did You Know?
The larvae cover themselves with their own excrement and shed skins as a defensive shield.
Waterlily Borer Moth
A small pale brown moth with wavy dark lines across its wings. Its larvae are aquatic, living underwater in cases made from fragments of waterlily leaves.
Did You Know?
The larvae breathe underwater using modified gills and never surface until they are ready to pupate.