Delta Flower Scarab vs Metallic Eumolpine Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Delta Flower Scarab | Metallic Eumolpine Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trigonopeltastes delta | Chrysochus asclepiadeus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Southern and Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Delta Flower Scarab
A small triangular beetle marked with a distinctive delta-shaped pattern in yellow and black. It is a common flower visitor in the southeastern United States.
Did You Know?
The triangular marking on its pronotum closely resembles the Greek letter delta giving it both its common and scientific names.
Metallic Eumolpine Beetle
A brilliant metallic dark blue to violet beetle closely related to the North American dogbane beetles. It is found on vincetoxicum and other Asclepiadaceae in the mountains of Europe.
Did You Know?
Like its North American relatives on milkweed, it sequesters toxic cardiac glycosides from its host plant to deter predators.