Metallic Leaf Beetle vs Bath White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Metallic Leaf Beetle | Bath White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysolina polita | Pontia daplidice |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 42-52 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Metallic Leaf Beetle
A medium-sized beetle with richly burnished copper-red to bronze elytra and a metallic green to blue pronotum. The contrast between thorax and elytra colors makes it easily recognizable.
Did You Know?
This beetle is unusual among leaf beetles in being most active during autumn and winter, with adults sometimes seen walking on mild winter days.
Bath White
A white butterfly with bold green marbling on the underside of its hindwings. It is a rare migrant to northern Europe, appearing unpredictably in warm years.
Did You Know?
It was named after a specimen embroidered on a piece of needlework made by a young woman in Bath, England.