Question Mark Butterfly vs Forest Caterpillar Hunter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Question Mark Butterfly | Forest Caterpillar Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polygonia interrogationis | Calosoma sycophanta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 45-76 mm wingspan | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North Africa; introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Question Mark Butterfly
Orange butterfly with dark spots and irregular wing margins. A silvery question-mark shape on the underside of the hindwing gives it its name.
Did You Know?
It rarely visits flowers, preferring to feed on fermenting fruit, sap, and animal dung.
Forest Caterpillar Hunter
A large, brilliant metallic green and gold ground beetle that climbs trees to hunt caterpillars. It was introduced to North America for gypsy moth biocontrol.
Did You Know?
A single beetle can consume over 300 caterpillars during its larval and adult life.