Queen Butterfly vs Brown Willow Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Queen Butterfly | Brown Willow Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Danaus gilippus | Galerucella lineola |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 67-78 mm wingspan | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern USA, Central and South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Queen Butterfly
A close relative of the Monarch butterfly with similar orange coloring but darker. Found across the Americas. Like the Monarch, it sequesters toxic cardenolides from milkweed.
Did You Know?
A close cousin of the Monarch that is equally toxic but does not undertake the same famous migration.
Brown Willow Beetle
A small brown beetle that feeds on willow leaves and can cause significant defoliation. Has been used as a biological control agent for purple loosestrife in North America.
Did You Know?
A close relative was deliberately introduced to North America as biological control for invasive purple loosestrife.