White Underwing vs Red-spotted Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Underwing | Red-spotted Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catocala relicta | Castiarina erythroptera |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 70-85 mm wingspan | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Northern United States and southern Canada | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White Underwing
A striking underwing moth with white and black banded forewings that mimics birch bark. Its hindwings are black with broad white bands.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only underwing moths with white rather than colored hindwings, matching the white bark of its birch tree hosts.
Red-spotted Jewel Beetle
A strikingly beautiful jewel beetle with bright red elytra spotted with dark markings. It is commonly found visiting wildflowers in heathland and open woodland habitats during spring and summer.
Did You Know?
Castiarina jewel beetles are important pollinators of native Australian wildflowers, visiting hundreds of flower species.