Anna's Eighty-Eight vs Long-Toed Water Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Anna's Eighty-Eight | Long-Toed Water Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diaethria anna | Stenelmis crenata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Elmidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 2-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Anna's Eighty-Eight
A small neotropical butterfly with bright blue-green upper wings and a striking black-and-white numeral pattern underneath. It is closely related to Cramer's eighty-eight.
Did You Know?
Despite being named for the number pattern, many individuals actually display patterns closer to '89' than '88.'
Long-Toed Water Beetle
A small riffle beetle with elongated tarsal claws for gripping rocks in fast currents. Both adults and larvae are entirely aquatic.
Did You Know?
Adults can live for several years underwater, far longer than most beetles.