Amazonian Ground Beetle vs Malay Lacewing

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Amazonian Ground Beetle Malay Lacewing
Scientific Name Agra sasquatch Cethosia hypsea
Order Coleoptera Lepidoptera
Family Carabidae Nymphalidae
Size 12-18 mm 80-100 mm wingspan
Habitat Forests Forests
Diet Omnivores Nectar Feeders
Regions Peru, Ecuador Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Indonesia)
Conservation Not Evaluated Least Concern

Amazonian Ground Beetle

A slender, elongated carabid beetle with an unusually hairy body for its genus. It was described from tropical lowland forests in the Amazon.

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Did You Know?

It was named 'sasquatch' by the describing entomologist due to its exceptionally large, hairy feet compared to relatives.

Malay Lacewing

A vividly colored butterfly with deep orange-red wings outlined in black with white spots along the margins. The undersides are even more intricately patterned with lace-like white and orange designs.

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Did You Know?

The intricate lacework pattern on the wing undersides gives this genus its common name and helps break up the butterfly's outline when resting.