Patterned Tumbling Flower Beetle vs Small Apollo
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Patterned Tumbling Flower Beetle | Small Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mordella fasciata | Parnassius phoebus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Mordellidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 50-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Meadows |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Patterned Tumbling Flower Beetle
A small black beetle with distinctive pale zigzag bands formed by pale pubescence on the elytra. It visits a wide range of flowers in European meadows.
Did You Know?
The genus Mordella contains over 500 described species, making it one of the most species-rich beetle genera.
Small Apollo
A high-altitude alpine butterfly with translucent white wings bearing small red and black spots. It flies weakly over alpine meadows and scree slopes above the treeline.
Did You Know?
It only occurs above the treeline in the Alps and is one of Europe's highest-altitude butterflies.