Marshalli Flower Beetle vs Bright-eyed Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Marshalli Flower Beetle | Bright-eyed Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Smaragdesthes africana | Erebia oeme |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 32-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Alps, Carpathians, Balkans |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Marshalli Flower Beetle
A small brilliant green flower chafer commonly found on flowers in open woodland. It is an important pollinator of savanna plants.
Did You Know?
They can fly with their elytra closed by extending their hind wings through special lateral slots, unlike most beetles.
Bright-eyed Ringlet
A dark brown ringlet with prominent white-pupiled eyespots. It frequents damp, grassy slopes in subalpine and alpine zones.
Did You Know?
Its bright eyespots likely serve to startle predatory birds.