Raspberry Beetle vs Great Eggfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Raspberry Beetle | Great Eggfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Byturus tomentosus | Hypolimnas bolina |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Byturidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 3-4mm | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | South and Southeast Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Raspberry Beetle
A small brownish-gold beetle whose larvae are the small white grubs found inside raspberries and blackberries.
Did You Know?
The small cream-colored grub found inside a raspberry you were about to eat is almost certainly this species.
Great Eggfly
A striking tropical butterfly in which males are jet black with large iridescent white-blue spots. Females are variable and often mimic toxic danaid butterflies.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely territorial, attacking birds, lizards, and even people who enter their patch.