Brown Chafer vs Southern Dogface
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Chafer | Southern Dogface |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Serica brunnea | Zerene cesonia |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 46-64 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brown Chafer
A small chestnut-brown beetle with a velvety sheen to its elytra. It is nocturnal and attracted to lights on warm summer nights.
Did You Know?
Its velvety appearance is caused by tiny, densely packed hairs covering the entire body surface.
Southern Dogface
Yellow butterfly with a pointed forewing showing a poodle-dog-face pattern in black. Males have a warm orange flush on the upper wing surface.
Did You Know?
The forewing markings form a recognizable dog face profile when the wings are spread open.