Great Spangled Fritillary vs Raspberry Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Spangled Fritillary | Raspberry Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Speyeria cybele | Byturus tomentosus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Byturidae |
| Size | 62-88 mm wingspan | 3-4mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Spangled Fritillary
Large orange butterfly with heavy black markings and silver spots on the hindwing underside. Common across much of North America.
Did You Know?
Newly hatched caterpillars do not eat until the following spring after overwintering.
Raspberry Beetle
A small brownish-gold beetle whose larvae are the small white grubs found inside raspberries and blackberries.
Did You Know?
The small cream-colored grub found inside a raspberry you were about to eat is almost certainly this species.