Achilles Morpho vs Two-lined Chestnut Borer Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Achilles Morpho | Two-lined Chestnut Borer Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Morpho achilles | Chrysomela mainensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 95-120 mm wingspan | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia | Northern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Achilles Morpho
A medium-sized morpho with a bright blue band across dark brown-black wings. It flies rapidly through the forest understory in a distinctive bobbing pattern.
Did You Know?
Its blue band appears to flash on and off as it flies, because the brown undersides show with each wingbeat.
Two-lined Chestnut Borer Leaf Beetle
A convex beetle with metallic dark greenish-black elytra and fine punctation. It is found on alder and willow in boreal forests across northern North America.
Did You Know?
This boreal species has adapted to the short growing season of northern latitudes, completing its entire life cycle during the brief summer months.