Snailcase Bagworm vs Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snailcase Bagworm | Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apterona helicoidella | Anatis labiculata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Psychidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | Case about 5-6 mm; male wingspan 10 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia Minor, introduced to North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Snailcase Bagworm
A tiny bagworm moth whose larva builds a coiled, snail-shell-shaped case from silk and sand grains. It reproduces entirely by parthenogenesis in most of its range.
Did You Know?
Males are almost never found; most populations consist entirely of females reproducing without mating.
Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle
One of the largest North American ladybirds with white or grey elytra bearing fifteen dark spots. It is a canopy-dwelling species found mainly in coniferous forests.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it releases a pungent alkaloid-laden hemolymph from its leg joints as a defense.