Common Crow Butterfly vs Spotted Flower Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Crow Butterfly | Spotted Flower Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euploea core | Protaetia morio |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 85-95 mm wingspan | 15-22mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Crow Butterfly
Dark brown wings with rows of white marginal spots. Highly toxic due to alkaloids sequestered from its larval food plants.
Did You Know?
Males form large aggregations during the dry season, sometimes numbering in the millions.
Spotted Flower Chafer
A matt black scarab beetle with scattered white spots on its elytra. It feeds on flowers and ripe fruit in Mediterranean regions.
Did You Know?
Unlike most flower chafers this species has a dark non-metallic coloration which is unusual for the group.