Lackey Moth vs Large Bloody-nosed Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lackey Moth | Large Bloody-nosed Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Malacosoma neustria | Timarcha goettingensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lasiocampidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | Wingspan 30-40mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Meadows |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Central and Western Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lackey Moth
A pale tawny moth whose colorful striped caterpillars spin communal silk tents on trees.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars live together in conspicuous silk tents on trees and march out in processions to feed.
Large Bloody-nosed Beetle
A somewhat smaller relative of Timarcha tenebricosa, with a similarly rounded, convex, black body and fused wing cases. It shares the characteristic reflex bleeding behavior of its genus.
Did You Know?
Adults are entirely flightless because their hind wings have been completely reduced and their elytra are fused together.