Brown Argus vs Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Argus | Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aricia agestis | Habroscelimorpha dorsalis dorsalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 25-31 mm wingspan | 1-1.4 cm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia, North Africa | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Brown Argus
A small chocolate-brown butterfly with a row of bright orange crescent-shaped spots around the wing margins. Despite its brown color, it belongs to the blue butterfly subfamily.
Did You Know?
It has expanded its range northward in Britain in recent decades, likely in response to climate warming.
Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle
A tiger beetle of Atlantic coast beaches from New England to Virginia. It nests in sandy beach habitat that is increasingly disturbed by human recreation.
Did You Know?
Beach-nesting tiger beetles time their larval emergence to avoid high tides and storm surges.