Red-belted Clearwing vs Goldsmith Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-belted Clearwing | Goldsmith Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Synanthedon myopaeformis | Cotalpa lanigera |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 18–24 mm wingspan | 20-26mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia, North Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Red-belted Clearwing
A clearwing moth with a distinctive red band around its abdomen. Larvae bore beneath the bark of apple and other fruit trees.
Did You Know?
Adults are active in bright sunshine and visit flowers freely, looking nothing like a typical moth.
Goldsmith Beetle
A beautiful golden-yellow scarab beetle with a metallic luster and fuzzy underside. It is attracted to lights on warm summer nights.
Did You Know?
Its genus name Cotalpa means golden shield referring to its remarkably bright metallic golden coloration.