Nettle-tree Butterfly vs Striped Crawling Water Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle-tree Butterfly | Striped Crawling Water Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libythea celtis | Haliplus lineaticollis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Haliplidae |
| Size | Wingspan 40-50mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nettle-tree Butterfly
A medium butterfly with angular wings and an extremely long snout formed by elongated palps. Its wings are dark brown with orange patches.
Did You Know?
Its elongated palps give it the longest snout of any European butterfly making it instantly recognizable.
Striped Crawling Water Beetle
A small yellowish-brown beetle with distinctive dark longitudinal stripes on the pronotum. It is commonly found in weedy ponds and marshes throughout Europe.
Did You Know?
Larvae have an unusual body form with long lateral projections that help them cling to algal mats.