Webbing Clothes Moth vs Korean Ground Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Webbing Clothes Moth Korean Ground Beetle
Scientific Name Tineola bisselliella Carabus jankowskii
Order Lepidoptera Coleoptera
Family Tineidae Carabidae
Size 6-8 mm body; 12-16 mm wingspan 25-35 mm
Habitat Indoors Forests
Diet Omnivores Omnivores
Regions Worldwide Korean Peninsula, Russian Far East
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Webbing Clothes Moth

A small golden-buff moth whose larvae are the primary insect pest of woolen clothing and textiles. Adults are weak fliers that avoid light, preferring dark closets and drawers.

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Did You Know?

Unlike most moths, adults actively avoid light and will run rather than fly when disturbed.

Korean Ground Beetle

A large, ornate ground beetle found in the forests of the Korean Peninsula and adjacent regions. Its elytra show vivid green and copper tones.

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Did You Know?

It is considered one of the most beautiful Carabus species in East Asia.