Giant Pedunculate Ground Beetle vs Round-winged Muslin Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Pedunculate Ground Beetle | Round-winged Muslin Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthia thoracica | Thumatha senex |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 18-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Pedunculate Ground Beetle
A very large southern African ground beetle with bold white markings on a black body. It is one of the largest carabids in the world.
Did You Know?
It can spray formic acid from its abdomen up to 30 centimeters when threatened.
Round-winged Muslin Moth
A tiny moth with rounded translucent whitish wings marked with faint grey spots. It is among the smallest of the footman moths in Europe.
Did You Know?
Its translucent wings are so thin that text can be read through them.