Noble Chafer vs Black-waved Flannel Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Noble Chafer | Black-waved Flannel Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gnorimus nobilis | Megalopyge crispata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Megalopygidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 25-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Noble Chafer
A scarce metallic green beetle with small white flecks on the elytra. It is associated with old orchards and ancient fruit trees.
Did You Know?
Its larvae develop inside decaying heartwood of old fruit trees, taking two to three years to mature.
Black-waved Flannel Moth
A fluffy white to yellowish moth with wavy dark lines across the forewings. Like its relative the puss moth, its caterpillar is densely hairy and delivers a painful sting.
Did You Know?
The adult moth's long curly wing scales make it look remarkably like a tiny Persian cat.