Peruvian Net-winged Beetle vs Yellow Glassy Tiger
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peruvian Net-winged Beetle | Yellow Glassy Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteron bifasciatum | Parantica aspasia |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South America, Peru | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Borneo, Sulawesi) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Peruvian Net-winged Beetle
A medium-sized neotropical net-winged beetle with orange elytra bearing two broad dark transverse bands. The reticulated wing covers and flattened body are characteristic of the family.
Did You Know?
The bold banding pattern is shared by many distantly related insects in the same habitat, forming an extensive mimicry complex.
Yellow Glassy Tiger
A delicate danainae butterfly with semi-transparent wings marked with black veins and margins and pale yellowish cells. It flies slowly and gracefully through the forest understory.
Did You Know?
Males possess specialized hair-pencils on the abdomen that release pheromones during courtship to attract females.