Feather-horned Beetle vs Green Milkweed Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Feather-horned Beetle | Green Milkweed Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhipicera femorata | Labidomera clivicollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Rhipiceridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Feather-horned Beetle
A beetle with spectacular fan-shaped antennae used for detecting pheromones.
Did You Know?
Males have antennae with up to 20 flabellate segments resembling feathers.
Green Milkweed Leaf Beetle
A large, handsome beetle with blue-black elytra marked with orange to cream-colored spots and a blue-black pronotum. It is commonly found on milkweed plants across North America.
Did You Know?
Like monarch butterflies, this beetle sequesters toxic cardiac glycosides from milkweed, and its bold coloration warns predators of its unpalatability.