Haldeman's Tumbling Flower Beetle vs Small Heath Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Haldeman's Tumbling Flower Beetle | Small Heath Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mordella haldemani | Coenonympha pamphilus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Mordellidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 26-33 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia |
| 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.
Small Heath Butterfly
A small, plain orange-brown butterfly that always rests with its wings closed. It is one of the most widespread grassland butterflies in Europe.
Did You Know?
It never opens its wings when at rest, always keeping the underwing eyespot visible as a predator deflection.