Metallic Green Leaf Beetle vs Scarce Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Metallic Green Leaf Beetle | Scarce Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plagiodera versicolora | Iphiclides podalirius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | Wingspan 64-84mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | 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.
Scarce Swallowtail
A pale yellow swallowtail butterfly with bold black tiger stripes and long tailed hindwings tipped with blue. It soars elegantly on updrafts.
Did You Know?
Males gather in large numbers at hilltops in a behavior called hilltopping to increase their chances of finding mates.