Japanese Water Penny vs Round-winged Muslin Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Water Penny | Round-winged Muslin Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eubrianax granicollis | Thumatha senex |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Psephenidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 18-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Japan, Taiwan | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Water Penny
An East Asian water penny beetle found in swift forest streams of Japan. Adults are dark and robust with a granular pronotum.
Did You Know?
Its larvae use a suction-cup-like ventral surface to maintain their grip on stones in powerful currents.
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.