Toe-winged Beetle vs Macrosoma lucivittata
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Toe-winged Beetle | Macrosoma lucivittata |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilodactyla exotica | Macrosoma lucivittata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Ptilodactylidae | Hedylidae |
| Size | 5-10 mm | 32-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | South America | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Toe-winged Beetle
A soft-bodied beetle whose larvae are aquatic and breathe through anal gills.
Did You Know?
Adults are attracted to lights at night while larvae remain fully aquatic.
Macrosoma lucivittata
Moth-butterfly with pale wings bearing a translucent vitreous stripe. One of the more distinctive hedylid species.
Did You Know?
The glass-like wing stripe may function in crypsis by breaking up the wing outline at night.