Owl Butterfly vs Twenty-spotted Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Owl Butterfly | Twenty-spotted Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caligo memnon | Chrysomela vigintipunctata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | Wingspan 120-160mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America, North America | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Owl Butterfly
A very large tropical butterfly with enormous owl-eye patterns on the underside of its hindwings. The uppersides are deep blue-purple.
Did You Know?
The large eyespots on its underwings closely resemble the face of a screech owl which startles would-be predators.
Twenty-spotted Leaf Beetle
A distinctive leaf beetle with reddish-brown elytra marked with twenty black spots arranged in rows. It feeds on willow and poplar in temperate forests.
Did You Know?
Like other Chrysomela species, its larvae produce chemical defenses derived from compounds in their host plant's leaves.