Cream Wave vs Mount Hermon June Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cream Wave | Mount Hermon June Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scopula floslactata | Polyphylla barbata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 2-3 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Cream Wave
A delicate cream-white moth with subtle cross-lines. Found in deciduous woodland and hedgerows. Larvae feed on dead leaves and withered vegetation.
Did You Know?
One of several 'wave' moths that feed on dead leaves rather than living plant tissue.
Mount Hermon June Beetle
A scarab beetle endemic to sandhills in Santa Cruz County, California. Adults emerge in summer and are attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
Its larvae feed on roots underground for up to three years before emerging as adults.