Spanish Fly Beetle vs Light Brown Apple Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spanish Fly Beetle | Light Brown Apple Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Berberomeloe majalis | Epiphyas postvittana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 30-70mm | 16-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Australia (native), New Zealand, Europe, North America (invasive) |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Spanish Fly Beetle
A huge wingless blister beetle with a massively swollen red and black banded abdomen. The largest European meloid.
Did You Know?
One of the largest beetle species in Europe with a body so heavy it resembles a fat caterpillar more than a beetle.
Light Brown Apple Moth
A small variable brown moth native to Australia that has invaded several continents. It feeds on over 500 plant species, making it an exceptionally polyphagous pest.
Did You Know?
It holds the record for the broadest known host-plant range of any tortricid moth.