Nebroides Ground Beetle vs Lesser Swallow Prominent Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nebroides Ground Beetle | Lesser Swallow Prominent Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carabus problematicus | Pheosia gnoma |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 44-54 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Northern Europe, British Isles | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nebroides Ground Beetle
A common black ground beetle of northern European heathlands and moorlands. It is an active nocturnal predator with ridged elytra.
Did You Know?
Despite its name it is one of the most easily identified Carabus species in the British Isles.
Lesser Swallow Prominent Moth
A white moth very similar to the Swallow Prominent but with a thinner dark wedge mark and a clear white hindwing. It is associated with birch rather than poplar.
Did You Know?
It can be reliably separated from its close relative only by examining the width of the forewing wedge mark.