Indian Tussock Moth vs Transverse Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Tussock Moth | Transverse Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euproctis lunata | Coccinella transversalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal) | Australia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Indian Tussock Moth
A yellow-brown moth with a distinctive dark crescent marking on the forewings. Its brightly colored, hairy caterpillars are covered in urticating hairs that cause severe skin rashes on contact.
Did You Know?
The urticating hairs of the caterpillar can cause painful welts and dermatitis lasting several days in people who handle them.
Transverse Ladybird
An Australian native ladybird with variable orange-and-black markings. It is an important biological control agent for aphids in crops.
Did You Know?
Its color pattern is extraordinarily variable, with over 50 described forms across its range.