Giant Swamp Leaf Beetle vs Oregon Silverspot Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Swamp Leaf Beetle | Oregon Silverspot Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Donacia provostii | Speyeria zerene hippolyta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 5-6 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Giant Swamp Leaf Beetle
One of the larger species of reed beetle, with a metallic golden-green to coppery body and distinctive long antennae. Adults rest on emergent aquatic plants in wetlands.
Did You Know?
Like all Donaciinae, larvae breathe underwater by piercing plant roots and tapping into the air spaces (aerenchyma) inside the plant tissue.
Oregon Silverspot Butterfly
A medium-sized fritillary butterfly with bright silver spots on its hindwing undersides. It inhabits coastal grasslands from Washington to northern California.
Did You Know?
Its larvae feed exclusively on early blue violet plants that grow in wind-swept coastal prairies.