Birch Leaf Beetle vs Red Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Birch Leaf Beetle | Red Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysomela collaris | Catocala nupta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | Wingspan 70-82mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Northern and Central Europe, Siberia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Birch Leaf Beetle
A handsome beetle with dark metallic blue-black elytra and a contrasting bright red pronotum. It is found on birch trees in northern and mountainous regions of Europe.
Did You Know?
The striking red-and-blue color combination serves as aposematic warning coloration, advertising the beetle's chemical defenses to potential predators.
Red Underwing
A large moth with bark-like grey forewings and vivid red and black banded hindwings flashed as a startle defense.
Did You Know?
When disturbed from tree bark it flashes its bright red hindwings creating a startle effect then vanishes by closing them.