Nuttall Blister Beetle vs Cream Wave
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nuttall Blister Beetle | Cream Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lytta nuttalli | Scopula floslactata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Western North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nuttall Blister Beetle
A brilliant metallic purple-blue blister beetle found in the prairies and grasslands of western North America. Adults congregate on legume flowers in large numbers.
Did You Know?
Periodic mass outbreaks can strip entire fields of alfalfa flowers within days.
Cream Wave
A delicate cream-white moth with subtle cross-lines. Found in deciduous woodland and hedgerows. Larvae feed on dead leaves and withered vegetation.
Did You Know?
One of several 'wave' moths that feed on dead leaves rather than living plant tissue.