Northern Ladybird vs Vapourer Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Ladybird | Vapourer Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coccinella trifasciata | Orgyia antiqua |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 25-35 mm wingspan (males only) |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Alaska, northern Canada, subarctic Scandinavia, northern Russia | Europe, temperate Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Northern Ladybird
A small ladybird with orange-red elytra bearing three distinct black crossbands. It is cold-adapted and found further north than most other ladybird species. Adults and larvae are predators of aphids on northern vegetation.
Did You Know?
This ladybird aggregates in large groups under rocks in autumn, entering communal hibernation to survive the Arctic winter.
Vapourer Moth
A moth in which males are russet-brown day-fliers while females are completely wingless and never leave their cocoon. Females lay eggs directly on their own pupal case.
Did You Know?
The flightless female produces a powerful pheromone that attracts males from great distances to her cocoon.