Australian Painted Lady vs Red Soldier Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Painted Lady | Red Soldier Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanessa kershawi | Rhagonycha fulva |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Cantharidae |
| Size | 4-5 cm wingspan | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Painted Lady
An orange, black, and white butterfly closely related to the cosmopolitan painted lady. It undertakes seasonal migrations across southeastern Australia.
Did You Know?
Millions migrate northward in autumn in one of Australia's most impressive insect movements.
Red Soldier Beetle
A very common soldier beetle in Europe with orange-red elytra tipped in black. It is one of the most familiar beetles on hogweed and other umbellifer flowers.
Did You Know?
In the UK it is commonly known as the bloodsucker beetle, though it is completely harmless to humans.