Raspberry Beetle vs Common Rustic
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Raspberry Beetle | Common Rustic |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Byturus tomentosus | Mesapamea secalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Byturidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 3-4mm | 26-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Raspberry Beetle
A small brownish-gold beetle whose larvae are the small white grubs found inside raspberries and blackberries.
Did You Know?
The small cream-colored grub found inside a raspberry you were about to eat is almost certainly this species.
Common Rustic
A highly variable common moth that forms a species complex with the Lesser Common Rustic. External appearance is unreliable for identification. Larvae feed inside grass stems.
Did You Know?
So similar to its sibling species that they were not recognized as separate species until 1983.