Provencal Burnet vs Metallic Green Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Provencal Burnet | Metallic Green Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zygaena occitanica | Plagiodera versicolora |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Zygaenidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | Wingspan 25-35mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Provencal Burnet
A small day-flying moth with dark blue-green metallic forewings bearing red spots and bright red hindwings. It contains hydrogen cyanide for defense.
Did You Know?
Both adults and larvae contain cyanide compounds making them toxic to birds and other predators at all life stages.
Metallic Green Leaf Beetle
A small, rounded beetle with shiny metallic blue-green to dark green elytra. It is one of the most common willow-feeding beetles in the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
It can produce multiple generations per year and may overwinter as adults in bark crevices and leaf litter near willow stands.