Nettle Pug vs Wandering Percher
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle Pug | Wandering Percher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupithecia venosata | Diplacodes bipunctata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Geometridae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 20-24 mm wingspan | Body 2.5-3 cm; wingspan 4-5 cm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nettle Pug
A small pug moth associated with bladder campion, not nettles despite its name. Larvae feed inside the inflated seed capsules. A rather attractive species.
Did You Know?
Despite being called 'Nettle Pug', it has no association with nettles and feeds entirely on campion.
Wandering Percher
A small dragonfly where males turn deep red with maturity while females remain yellow and brown. It is one of Australia's most abundant and adaptable dragonflies.
Did You Know?
It is often the first dragonfly to colonize newly created water bodies such as garden ponds.