Small Hive Beetle vs Light Emerald
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Hive Beetle | Light Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aethina tumida | Campaea margaritaria |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 40-52 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa, North America, Australia, Europe | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Small Hive Beetle
A small dark beetle native to sub-Saharan Africa that is a serious pest of honeybee colonies. It has spread to North America, Australia, and parts of Europe.
Did You Know?
Larvae can destroy an entire honeybee colony by consuming all the stored honey and pollen.
Light Emerald
A delicate pale green moth with fine white cross-lines that fades to white as it ages. It is one of the most commonly encountered emerald moths at light traps.
Did You Know?
Its green pigment is chemically unstable and bleaches completely in museum specimens within months.