Nymphidium mantus vs Haldeman's Tumbling Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nymphidium mantus | Haldeman's Tumbling Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nymphidium mantus | Mordella haldemani |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Mordellidae |
| Size | 28-35 mm wingspan | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Meadows |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nymphidium mantus
White butterfly with dark wing edges resembling a tiny pierid. Caterpillars are tended by ants in a mutualistic relationship.
Did You Know?
Larvae produce ant-attracting secretions and are guarded by aggressive ant colonies.
Haldeman's Tumbling Flower Beetle
A small black tumbling flower beetle found in eastern North America. It is commonly seen on composite flowers in summer meadows.
Did You Know?
Its spine-tipped abdomen acts as a spring-loaded lever that launches the beetle into the air when disturbed.