Round-winged Muslin Moth vs South American Giant Diving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Round-winged Muslin Moth | South American Giant Diving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thumatha senex | Megadytes ducalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 18-24 mm wingspan | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Brazil, Amazon Basin |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Round-winged Muslin Moth
A tiny moth with rounded translucent whitish wings marked with faint grey spots. It is among the smallest of the footman moths in Europe.
Did You Know?
Its translucent wings are so thin that text can be read through them.
South American Giant Diving Beetle
One of the largest diving beetles in South America with a glossy dark olive body. It inhabits large rivers and lakes of the Amazon basin.
Did You Know?
It is among the largest dytiscid beetles in the Western Hemisphere.