Small Magpie Moth vs Blue Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Magpie Moth | Blue Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anania hortulata | Paederus fuscipes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Crambidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 26-30 mm wingspan | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Magpie Moth
A pretty white moth with black spots and a yellow head. Despite its name, it is a crambid rather than a geometrid like the true Magpie Moth.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar lives inside a rolled leaf shelter that it spins shut with silk.
Blue Rove Beetle
A small, slender beetle with metallic blue elytra and an orange abdomen. It is an important biological control agent in rice paddies.
Did You Know?
Outbreaks of skin dermatitis called 'Paederus dermatitis' occur when people unknowingly crush these beetles on their skin.