Kidney-Spot Ladybird vs Violet Copper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kidney-Spot Ladybird | Violet Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chilocorus renipustulatus | Lycaena helle |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 24-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Northern and central Europe, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Kidney-Spot Ladybird
A small black ladybird with two red kidney-shaped spots, found across Europe. It specializes in feeding on scale insects on tree bark.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ladybirds, it is primarily found on bark rather than on leaves, hunting scale insects in crevices.
Violet Copper
A tiny butterfly whose males display a vivid violet-purple sheen over coppery-orange wings. It is one of Europe's rarest and most localised coppers.
Did You Know?
It is so rare in western Europe that individual colonies receive specific conservation management plans.