Metallic Green Leaf Beetle vs Arctic Tiger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Metallic Green Leaf Beetle | Arctic Tiger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plagiodera versicolora | Grammia quenseli |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 34-44 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Scandinavia, Arctic Russia, Alaska, northern Canada, alpine Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Metallic Green Leaf Beetle
A small, rounded beetle with shiny metallic blue-green to dark green elytra. It is one of the most common willow-feeding beetles in the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
It can produce multiple generations per year and may overwinter as adults in bark crevices and leaf litter near willow stands.
Arctic Tiger Moth
A striking moth with black and cream striped forewings and orange-red hindwings with black spots. The hairy caterpillar is black with reddish bands. Adults are active during the brief Arctic and alpine summer.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's dark coloration allows it to bask in the sun and raise its body temperature well above the ambient Arctic air temperature.