Brazilian Skipper vs Agonum Marsh Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Skipper | Agonum Marsh Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calpodes ethlius | Agonum marginatum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm wingspan | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern United States through Central America and South America | Europe, northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brazilian Skipper
A robust brown skipper butterfly with translucent white spots on the forewings. Its larvae build leaf shelters on canna lily plants.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars are sometimes called canna leafrollers because they roll and silk-tie canna leaves into tube-shaped shelters.
Agonum Marsh Ground Beetle
A medium-sized metallic green ground beetle with pale-margined elytra found exclusively in wetland habitats. It runs rapidly on wet mud and vegetation near water.
Did You Know?
It is so dependent on wetlands that its presence or absence is used by ecologists as an indicator of wetland habitat quality and hydrological integrity.