Setaceous Hebrew Character vs Rugged Oil Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Setaceous Hebrew Character | Rugged Oil Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xestia c-nigrum | Meloe rugosus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Meloidae |
| Size | 38-45 mm wingspan | 8-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Western Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Setaceous Hebrew Character
A grey-brown moth with a dark mark on the forewing resembling a Hebrew letter. It is a migratory species that regularly reinforces its northern populations.
Did You Know?
The 'c-nigrum' in its scientific name describes the black C-shaped mark on the forewing.
Rugged Oil Beetle
A rare, dark and heavily wrinkled oil beetle that appears in autumn unlike its spring-emerging relatives. It is one of Britain's most endangered beetles.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few European oil beetles that is active during the autumn and winter months.