Ear Moth vs Broad-shouldered Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ear Moth | Broad-shouldered Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amphipoea oculea | Chrysomela tremula |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 24-32 mm wingspan | 7-11 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ear Moth
A small brown moth whose larvae bore inside grass and rush stems. Very variable in appearance. Part of a species complex requiring dissection for certain identification.
Did You Know?
Named for its ear-shaped wing stigma, though the marking is so variable it's often hard to see.
Broad-shouldered Leaf Beetle
A robust, convex beetle with dark metallic greenish-black to bronze elytra and irregular rows of punctures. It is closely associated with aspen and poplar trees.
Did You Know?
Populations of this beetle can reach outbreak levels in aspen plantations, completely stripping trees of their foliage.