Jewel Frog Beetle vs Nettle-tree Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jewel Frog Beetle | Nettle-tree Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sagra longicollis | Libythea celtis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 18-30mm | Wingspan 40-50mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Jewel Frog Beetle
A spectacular metallic beetle with colors ranging from deep red to purple and green. Males have greatly enlarged hind femora.
Did You Know?
The males oversized hind legs serve no locomotory purpose and are used solely for fighting and grasping during mating.
Nettle-tree Butterfly
A medium butterfly with angular wings and an extremely long snout formed by elongated palps. Its wings are dark brown with orange patches.
Did You Know?
Its elongated palps give it the longest snout of any European butterfly making it instantly recognizable.