Ruby Tiger Moth vs Banded Alder Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ruby Tiger Moth | Banded Alder Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phragmatobia fuliginosa | Rosalia funebris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Arctiidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 28-35 mm wingspan | 25-38mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ruby Tiger Moth
A small tiger moth with dark brownish-red forewings and rosy-red hindwings spotted with black. It is common across the northern hemisphere and flies both day and night.
Did You Know?
The hairy caterpillar can survive being frozen solid during winter and resumes feeding when it thaws.
Banded Alder Borer
A striking longhorn beetle with bold black and white banding and long banded antennae. It breeds in dead alder and other hardwood trees.
Did You Know?
It is the North American counterpart of the famous European Rosalia alpina and equally beautiful but less endangered.