Dahlia Longhorn vs Great Spangled Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dahlia Longhorn | Great Spangled Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapanthia dahli | Speyeria cybele |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 10-22 mm | 62-88 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dahlia Longhorn
A medium-sized longhorn with dense olive-green pubescence and a prominent yellow dorsal stripe on the pronotum. It is widely distributed across Europe and the Near East. Larvae develop inside the stems of umbellifers and composites.
Did You Know?
Larvae create a distinctive plug of frass at the base of the stem before pupating inside a silken cocoon.
Great Spangled Fritillary
Large orange butterfly with heavy black markings and silver spots on the hindwing underside. Common across much of North America.
Did You Know?
Newly hatched caterpillars do not eat until the following spring after overwintering.