Red Milkweed Beetle vs Sachem Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Milkweed Beetle | Sachem Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetraopes tetrophthalmus | Atalopedes campestris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 9-14 mm | 25-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Throughout the United States, more common in the south |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Milkweed Beetle
A bright red beetle with black spots, exclusively associated with common milkweed. Its antennae bisect its compound eyes, giving it four apparent eyes.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name means 'four eyes, four eyes,' referring to how antennae split each eye in two.
Sachem Skipper
A small tawny-orange skipper with a distinctive large dark patch on the male's forewing. Females are darker with more mottled patterns.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most abundant skippers on American lawns, thriving in mowed Bermuda grass.