Iris Flea Beetle vs Sweetbay Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Iris Flea Beetle | Sweetbay Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphthona nonstriata | Callosamia securifera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 80-105 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southeastern United States coastal plain |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Iris Flea Beetle
A small blue-green flea beetle associated with yellow iris in wetland habitats. Larvae feed on iris roots underwater. A specialized member of the wetland beetle community.
Did You Know?
Larvae can survive submerged among iris roots, extracting oxygen from the waterlogged plant tissue.
Sweetbay Silk Moth
A large silk moth similar to the promethea but associated with sweetbay magnolia in the southeastern United States. Males are dark brown-black and females are reddish-brown.
Did You Know?
The sweetbay silk moth is so closely tied to wetland habitats that its distribution precisely mirrors that of sweetbay magnolia swamps along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.