Haldeman's Tumbling Flower Beetle vs Common Windmill
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Haldeman's Tumbling Flower Beetle | Common Windmill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mordella haldemani | Byasa polyeuctes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Mordellidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | Wingspan 80-100 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | China, India, Nepal, Myanmar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Haldeman's Tumbling Flower Beetle
A small black tumbling flower beetle found in eastern North America. It is commonly seen on composite flowers in summer meadows.
Did You Know?
Its spine-tipped abdomen acts as a spring-loaded lever that launches the beetle into the air when disturbed.
Common Windmill
A black swallowtail with red body spots and white-patched hindwings that flutter in a distinctive windmill pattern. It flies slowly and confidently due to its toxicity.
Did You Know?
Its slow, meandering flight advertises its toxic body chemistry to potential predators.