Green Carpenter Bee vs Processionary Caterpillar Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Carpenter Bee | Processionary Caterpillar Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xylocopa aerata | Ochrogaster lunifer |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Carpenter Bee
A striking carpenter bee with a metallic green or golden-green thorax found only in Australia. It nests in soft dead wood and pithy plant stems.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a handful of bee species in the world with vivid metallic green body coloring in the genus Xylocopa.
Processionary Caterpillar Moth
A moth whose caterpillars are famous for travelling in long, nose-to-tail processions through the Australian bush. The larvae are covered in irritating hairs that can cause severe allergic reactions in humans.
Did You Know?
Processions of caterpillars can stretch for metres and contain hundreds of individuals following a silk trail left by the leader.