Banded Hairstreak vs Red-Brown Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Hairstreak | Red-Brown Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Satyrium calanus | Ampedus sanguineus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 25-32 mm wingspan | 11-16 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern United States and southeastern Canada | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded Hairstreak
A small dark brown butterfly with conspicuous bands of white-edged dark dashes on its hindwing underside. It has a short thin tail and a small orange spot near the tail.
Did You Know?
It rubs its hindwings together after landing, moving the tails to mimic antennae and trick predators into attacking the wrong end.
Red-Brown Click Beetle
A handsome click beetle with vivid red elytra and a black head and thorax. Larvae develop in rotting conifer wood.
Did You Know?
Despite its blood-red colour, it is harmless—the coloration is thought to mimic toxic beetles to deter predators.