Gyas Beetle vs White Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gyas Beetle | White Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dynastes gyas | Catocala relicta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Dynastinae | Erebidae |
| Size | 50-110 mm | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil | Northern United States and southern Canada |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Gyas Beetle
A large South American relative of the Hercules beetle with shorter, thicker horns. Body is dark brown to black.
Did You Know?
Unlike the Hercules beetle, their elytra remain dark and do not change color with humidity.
White Underwing
A striking underwing moth with white and black banded forewings that mimics birch bark. Its hindwings are black with broad white bands.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only underwing moths with white rather than colored hindwings, matching the white bark of its birch tree hosts.