Small Fan-footed Wave vs Coconut Hispine Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Fan-footed Wave | Coconut Hispine Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Idaea biselata | Brontispa longissima |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 20-24 mm wingspan | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Fan-footed Wave
A small, delicate moth with pale buff wings and fine dark cross-lines. Common in deciduous woodland. Larvae feed on dead leaves on the woodland floor.
Did You Know?
Named for the male's fan-shaped front legs that are displayed during courtship.
Coconut Hispine Beetle
An elongate, flattened beetle with a dark head and thorax and paler brown elytra. It is a serious pest of coconut palms throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific, damaging young fronds.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can kill coconut palms, and the beetle has been the target of major biological control programs using parasitoid wasps.