Gulf Fritillary vs Red Pumpkin Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gulf Fritillary | Red Pumpkin Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dione vanillae | Aulacophora foveicollis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 60-95 mm wingspan | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gulf Fritillary
Bright orange wings with black markings above and elongated silver spots below. Despite its name, it belongs to the passion-vine butterfly subfamily.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are bright orange with black spines to warn predators of chemicals from passion vines.
Red Pumpkin Beetle
A uniformly bright orange-red beetle with fine punctures on the pronotum and smooth elytra. It is a highly destructive pest of cucurbits throughout tropical and subtropical Asia and Africa.
Did You Know?
In India, this beetle is one of the top three most damaging pests of cucurbit vegetables, attacking over 80 species of cucurbits.