Valenzuela Barklouse vs Five-spotted Burnet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Valenzuela Barklouse | Five-spotted Burnet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Valenzuela flavidus | Zygaena trifolii |
| Order | Psocoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Caeciliusidae | Zygaenidae |
| Size | 2.0-3.0 mm | Wingspan 30-38mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Meadows |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Valenzuela Barklouse
A common yellowish barklouse found on a wide range of trees and shrubs. It is one of the most abundant psocids in temperate regions.
Did You Know?
This species is so common that it appears in almost every barklouse survey conducted in Europe.
Five-spotted Burnet
A small day-flying moth with glossy blue-black forewings bearing five red spots and entirely red hindwings. It is found on damp meadows.
Did You Know?
It prefers damper habitats than the similar six-spot burnet and the two species rarely occur together.