Peafowl Feather Louse vs Kidney-Spot Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peafowl Feather Louse | Kidney-Spot Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Goniodes pavonis | Chilocorus renipustulatus |
| Order | Phthiraptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Philopteridae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Asia, Worldwide in captive populations | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Peafowl Feather Louse
A large chewing louse found on peafowl and pheasants. It feeds on feather material and can damage the ornamental plumage of peacocks.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can damage the spectacular tail feathers that peacocks depend on for courtship displays.
Kidney-Spot Ladybird
A small black ladybird with two red kidney-shaped spots, found across Europe. It specializes in feeding on scale insects on tree bark.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ladybirds, it is primarily found on bark rather than on leaves, hunting scale insects in crevices.