Japanese Copper vs Varied Carpet Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Copper | Varied Carpet Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lycaena phlaeas daimio | Anthrenus verbasci |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Dermestidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm wingspan | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Japanese Copper
The Japanese subspecies of the small copper butterfly, known as 'beni-shijimi.' A small but brilliantly colored butterfly with fiery orange-copper wings. One of the most common butterflies in Japan.
Did You Know?
Male small coppers are aggressively territorial and will challenge insects much larger than themselves, including large butterflies and dragonflies.
Varied Carpet Beetle
A tiny, round beetle with mottled white, brown, and yellow scales on its elytra. It is a worldwide pest of natural fiber collections.
Did You Know?
Museum curators consider it one of the greatest threats to insect specimen collections.