Dark Soldier Beetle vs Wood White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark Soldier Beetle | Wood White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cantharis obscura | Leptidea sinapis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cantharidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 36-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Meadows |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dark Soldier Beetle
A dark-colored European soldier beetle often found on umbelliferous flowers. Its entirely dark elytra distinguish it from the more colorful soldier beetle species.
Did You Know?
Larvae are velvety black and hunt small invertebrates among leaf litter throughout the winter months.
Wood White
A delicate, fluttery butterfly with rounded white wings and a small grey wingtip patch. It has a weak, dancing flight close to the ground.
Did You Know?
It was recently discovered to be a complex of three cryptic species indistinguishable by appearance alone.