Short-winged Spondylid vs Black Arches
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-winged Spondylid | Black Arches |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spondylis buprestoides | Lymantria monacha |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 12-24 mm | 40-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, Siberia, Japan | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Short-winged Spondylid
A cylindrical, entirely black cerambycid that resembles a buprestid beetle more than a typical longhorn. Its antennae are short and beadlike, unusual for the family. Larvae develop in dead pine roots and stumps.
Did You Know?
Its short antennae and cylindrical shape are so unlike a typical longhorn that it was once placed in its own family.
Black Arches
A striking moth with white wings boldly marked with black zigzag lines and a pink-flushed abdomen. It can occasionally erupt in huge outbreaks that defoliate conifer forests.
Did You Know?
During outbreaks in central Europe, caterpillar frass falling from trees sounds like rainfall.