Australian Caterpillar Hunter vs Meadow Brown
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Caterpillar Hunter | Meadow Brown |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calosoma schayeri | Maniola jurtina |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | Wingspan 40-55mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Caterpillar Hunter
An Australian caterpillar hunter with dark metallic elytra. It is an important natural enemy of pasture and crop caterpillar pests.
Did You Know?
It is attracted to lights at night and sometimes appears in large numbers around buildings during moth outbreaks.
Meadow Brown
The most abundant butterfly in Britain, a brown species with a single eyespot on each forewing.
Did You Know?
So common it is often overlooked but plays a crucial role as a pollinator of wildflowers in grasslands.