Crimson Rose vs Corn Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Crimson Rose | Corn Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachliopta hector | Chaetocnema pulicaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | Wingspan 90-120mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Crimson Rose
A striking black swallowtail with bright crimson patches on the hindwings and a red body. It is a model species for mimicry by other butterflies.
Did You Know?
Its body contains toxic aristolochic acids from its larval food plant making it unpalatable and a model for multiple mimic species.
Corn Flea Beetle
A very small, shiny black to bronze flea beetle with a compact, oval body. It vectors Stewart's wilt bacterium, making it both a direct and indirect pest of sweet corn.
Did You Know?
The severity of Stewart's wilt in a given year can be predicted by winter temperatures, since cold winters reduce overwintering beetle populations.