Pleasing Fungus Beetle vs Malay Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pleasing Fungus Beetle | Malay Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gibbifer californicus | Cethosia hypsea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erotylidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 10-20 mm | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pleasing Fungus Beetle
A brightly colored beetle that feeds exclusively on bracket fungi on dead trees. Its warning colors signal chemical defenses to predators.
Did You Know?
Large aggregations of dozens of adults sometimes gather on a single large shelf fungus to feed and mate communally.
Malay Lacewing
A vividly colored butterfly with deep orange-red wings outlined in black with white spots along the margins. The undersides are even more intricately patterned with lace-like white and orange designs.
Did You Know?
The intricate lacework pattern on the wing undersides gives this genus its common name and helps break up the butterfly's outline when resting.