Light Emerald vs Convergent Lady Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Light Emerald | Convergent Lady Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campaea margaritaria | Hippodamia convergens |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 40-52 mm wingspan | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Light Emerald
A delicate pale green moth with fine white cross-lines that fades to white as it ages. It is one of the most commonly encountered emerald moths at light traps.
Did You Know?
Its green pigment is chemically unstable and bleaches completely in museum specimens within months.
Convergent Lady Beetle
A North American ladybird with orange-red elytra and up to 13 black spots. It is the most commonly sold ladybird for biological pest control.
Did You Know?
Millions gather in mountain canyons to hibernate, and these aggregations have been commercially harvested and sold to farmers.