Riband Wave Moth vs Flat Silphid Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Riband Wave Moth | Flat Silphid Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Idaea aversata | Silpha tristis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Silphidae |
| Size | 26-33 mm wingspan | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Riband Wave Moth
A small greyish moth occurring in both banded and plain forms. The banded form has a conspicuous dark central band across the forewings.
Did You Know?
Both the banded and plain forms can emerge from the same brood of eggs.
Flat Silphid Beetle
A flattened, all-black silphid beetle with three raised ridges on each wing case. It feeds on snails and caterpillars rather than carrion.
Did You Know?
Unlike most silphids, it has shifted entirely to predation and is rarely found on carrion at all.