Colorado Soldier Beetle vs Peacock Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Colorado Soldier Beetle | Peacock Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chauliognathus basalis | Aglais io |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cantharidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 50-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Colorado Soldier Beetle
A soft-bodied beetle with orange and brown elytra commonly found on flowers. It is an important pollinator and predator of small insects.
Did You Know?
Soldier beetles produce toxic compounds called cantharidins in their blood that make them unpalatable to predators.
Peacock Butterfly
Reddish-brown wings with four large blue and yellow eyespots resembling peacock feathers. Undersides are nearly black, providing camouflage when at rest.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it rapidly opens its wings to flash its eyespots while making a hissing sound.