Fourteen-spotted Leaf Beetle vs White Plume Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fourteen-spotted Leaf Beetle | White Plume Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Propylea quatuordecimpunctata | Pterophorus pentadactyla |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Pterophoridae |
| Size | 3-5mm | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fourteen-spotted Leaf Beetle
A small yellow and black ladybird with a distinctive checkerboard pattern of rectangular black spots. It is an effective aphid predator.
Did You Know?
Its unusual checkerboard pattern makes it one of the most recognizable ladybird species in Europe.
White Plume Moth
A delicate pure white moth with deeply divided wings that split into feather-like plumes. Often seen resting on walls at night with wings held out like a letter T. Caterpillars feed on hedge bindweed.
Did You Know?
Its wings are divided into five feather-like plumes on each side, giving it one of the most unusual wing forms of any moth.