Canary Islands Brimstone Butterfly vs Spring Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Brimstone Butterfly | Spring Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gonepteryx cleobule | Denticollis linearis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Elateridae |
| Size | 55-65 mm wingspan | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Canary Islands | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Canary Islands Brimstone Butterfly
A bright yellow butterfly endemic to the Canary Islands, larger than its European relatives. It is found in laurel forests at mid-elevation.
Did You Know?
Its leaf-shaped wings provide excellent camouflage when it rests with wings closed among foliage.
Spring Click Beetle
A bicoloured click beetle with tawny-brown elytra and a dark thorax, common in spring. It is frequently found on flowers and foliage at woodland edges.
Did You Know?
Unlike most click beetles whose larvae damage living plants, this species' larvae are saproxylic and only eat dead wood.