Flamboyant Flower Beetle vs Malagasy Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flamboyant Flower Beetle | Malagasy Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudicella gralli | Leptomyrina phidias |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central Africa, East Africa | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Flamboyant Flower Beetle
A vividly green flower beetle with yellow or red stripes on its elytra. Males have a small forked horn on the head.
Did You Know?
Their iridescent green coloration comes from microscopic structures in the cuticle that reflect light, not from pigments.
Malagasy Blue Butterfly
A small butterfly with brilliant blue upperwings in males and more subdued brown in females. The underwing surface has fine dark streaks on a silvery white background.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars are unusual among lycaenids in feeding on lichens rather than the more typical ants or plant tissue.