Red Mushroom Beetle vs Cecropia Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Mushroom Beetle | Cecropia Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxyporus rufus | Hyalophora cecropia |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | Wingspan 110-160mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Mushroom Beetle
A striking red and black rove beetle that lives in and feeds on fresh mushroom caps. Has large, powerful mandibles for cutting fungal tissue. One of the few herbivorous rove beetles.
Did You Know?
Unusual among rove beetles for being a herbivore, with powerful mandibles adapted for cutting through fungal tissue.
Cecropia Moth
The largest native moth in North America with reddish-brown wings bearing white comma-shaped marks and crescent eyespots. It has a red and white banded body.
Did You Know?
Males can detect a single molecule of female pheromone from up to 11 kilometers away using their enormous feathery antennae.