Smoky Wainscot vs Green Dock Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Smoky Wainscot | Green Dock Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mythimna impura | Gastrophysa viridula |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Smoky Wainscot
A dull brownish wainscot moth extremely common in grasslands. Larvae feed on various grass species. Often confused with the similar Common Wainscot.
Did You Know?
So similar to the Common Wainscot that reliable identification often requires examination of genitalia.
Green Dock Beetle
A small, brilliant metallic green beetle that feeds on dock and sorrel plants. Gravid females have enormously swollen abdomens.
Did You Know?
A female's abdomen can swell to several times its normal size when full of eggs, dwarfing the rest of her body.