Summer Chafer vs Early Thorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Summer Chafer | Early Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amphimallon solstitiale | Selenia dentaria |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 14-18mm | 32-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Summer Chafer
A medium-sized golden-brown chafer that swarms at dusk around midsummer. It crashes clumsily into people and walls.
Did You Know?
Named for its habit of swarming around the summer solstice, filling warm June evenings with buzzing flight.
Early Thorn
A moth that resembles a dead leaf when at rest, with twig-like resting posture. The spring generation is larger and darker than the summer generation. Comes readily to light.
Did You Know?
When at rest, this moth perches with wings raised over its back like a butterfly, mimicking a dead leaf.