Red-legged Buprestis vs Gatekeeper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-legged Buprestis | Gatekeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Buprestis rufipes | Pyronia tithonus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm | 34-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Western Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Red-legged Buprestis
A large metallic green European jewel beetle with distinctive red legs. Adults bask on sun-warmed timber and tree trunks.
Did You Know?
Adults have been recorded emerging from timber in buildings decades after the wood was installed.
Gatekeeper
A common warm-brown butterfly often seen basking on hedgerow flowers in high summer. It has distinctive twin white pupils within the eye-spots on its forewings.
Did You Know?
Its alternative name 'Hedge Brown' reflects its strong association with hedgerow habitats.