Harvester Butterfly vs Rainbow Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harvester Butterfly | Rainbow Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Feniseca tarquinius | Chrysolina fastuosa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 28-33 mm wingspan | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Harvester Butterfly
The only carnivorous butterfly in North America, whose caterpillar feeds on woolly aphids rather than plants. Adults are small and orange-brown with dark spotting.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar camouflages itself with the waxy white filaments of its aphid prey while feeding.
Rainbow Leaf Beetle
A metallic multicolored beetle with iridescent green, blue, and purple stripes.
Did You Know?
Its rainbow coloration is produced by thin-film interference in its cuticle.