Balearic Green Lizard Beetle vs Toe-winged Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Balearic Green Lizard Beetle | Toe-winged Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timarcha balearica | Ptilodactyla exotica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Ptilodactylidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 5-10 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Balearic Islands | South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Balearic Green Lizard Beetle
A large flightless leaf beetle endemic to the Balearic Islands. It is black with a bluish-purple sheen and exudes red hemolymph when disturbed.
Did You Know?
When handled, it bleeds red fluid from its leg joints in a defensive behavior called reflex bleeding.
Toe-winged Beetle
A soft-bodied beetle whose larvae are aquatic and breathe through anal gills.
Did You Know?
Adults are attracted to lights at night while larvae remain fully aquatic.