True Armyworm Moth vs Pale Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | True Armyworm Moth | Pale Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mythimna unipuncta | Agrypnus murinus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 35-45 mm wingspan | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
True Armyworm Moth
A tawny-brown moth with a single white dot on each forewing. Its larvae march in armies across fields, devastating cereal crops.
Did You Know?
Larvae travel in large groups across the ground like a marching army, hence the common name.
Pale Click Beetle
A distinctive European click beetle covered in a mosaic pattern of grey and brown scales giving it excellent camouflage on bark and soil. The body is robust and somewhat flattened.
Did You Know?
The mottled grey pattern provides excellent camouflage, making this beetle nearly invisible when resting on lichen-covered bark.