Pepe Para Riki (Common Copper) vs Festive Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pepe Para Riki (Common Copper) | Festive Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lycaena salustius | Cicindela scutellaris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm wingspan | 10-14mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania (New Zealand) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pepe Para Riki (Common Copper)
New Zealand's most common endemic butterfly, a small copper-coloured species found in open habitats throughout the country. Males are bright coppery-orange above while females are duller with more dark markings. Larvae feed on native Muehlenbeckia vines.
Did You Know?
The common copper is the only representative of the family Lycaenidae native to New Zealand.
Festive Tiger Beetle
A small brilliantly colored tiger beetle varying from deep purple to bright green depending on the subspecies. It runs at incredible speeds on sandy soils.
Did You Know?
Different populations display different metallic colors from purple to green to red based on their geographic location.