Nettle Pug vs Pine Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle Pug | Pine Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupithecia venosata | Polyphylla fullo |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 20-24 mm wingspan | 25-36mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Nettle Pug
A small pug moth associated with bladder campion, not nettles despite its name. Larvae feed inside the inflated seed capsules. A rather attractive species.
Did You Know?
Despite being called 'Nettle Pug', it has no association with nettles and feeds entirely on campion.
Pine Chafer
A large brown chafer beetle with white marbled markings on its elytra. Males have enormous fan-shaped antennae with seven lamellae.
Did You Know?
When handled it produces a loud hissing sound by rubbing its abdomen against its wing cases which can startle predators.