Fleabane Tortoise Beetle vs Norfolk Hawker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fleabane Tortoise Beetle | Norfolk Hawker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cassida murraea | Anaciaeschna isosceles |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 5-6 mm | 62-67mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Fleabane Tortoise Beetle
A striking red-brown and black tortoise beetle associated with fleabane plants. Has characteristic dark markings on the transparent shield margin. Found in damp habitats.
Did You Know?
The larvae cover themselves with their own excrement and shed skins as a defensive shield.
Norfolk Hawker
A large brown hawker dragonfly with distinctive green eyes and a yellow triangle on the second abdominal segment. It is associated with grazing marshes containing the water soldier plant.
Did You Know?
It depends on the water soldier plant for egg-laying, making it vulnerable to the loss of this aquatic plant.