Mexican Bean Beetle vs Large White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mexican Bean Beetle | Large White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epilachna varivestis | Pieris brassicae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 58-63 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Mexican Bean Beetle
One of the few plant-feeding ladybird beetles, recognized by its copper color and eight black spots per wing cover. Both adults and larvae skeletonize bean leaves.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ladybugs which are beneficial predators, the Mexican bean beetle is a destructive crop pest.
Large White
A common white butterfly with black wingtips and one or two black spots on the forewing. Its green-yellow caterpillars are a major agricultural pest of brassica crops.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars sequester mustard oils from their food plants and can spray these noxious chemicals at attacking predators.