Meadow Brown vs Cobalt Milkweed Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Meadow Brown | Cobalt Milkweed Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Maniola jurtina | Chrysochus cobaltinus auratus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | Wingspan 40-55mm | 8-11mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Meadows |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Meadow Brown
The most abundant butterfly in Britain, a brown species with a single eyespot on each forewing.
Did You Know?
So common it is often overlooked but plays a crucial role as a pollinator of wildflowers in grasslands.
Cobalt Milkweed Beetle
A subspecies of the cobalt blue milkweed beetle with slightly more golden-green coloring.
Did You Know?
The metallic blue and green coloring warns predators that it has sequestered toxic compounds from milkweed.