Metallic Green Leaf Beetle vs Death Head Hawkmoth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Metallic Green Leaf Beetle | Death Head Hawkmoth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plagiodera versicolora | Acherontia atropos |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Africa, Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Death Head Hawkmoth
Famous for the skull-like pattern on its thorax. Can emit a loud squeak when disturbed. Raids beehives by mimicking bee scent to steal honey.
Did You Know?
Deaths-head hawkmoths invade beehives by releasing a chemical that mimics the scent of bees, allowing them to walk in unbothered and feast on honey.