Red-tipped Flower Beetle vs Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-tipped Flower Beetle | Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Malachius bipustulatus | Anatis labiculata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Melyridae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-tipped Flower Beetle
A small metallic green beetle with bright red tips on each elytron. Males can evert orange vesicles from their thorax as a display.
Did You Know?
Males produce pheromone-laden secretions from thoracic vesicles that females lick during courtship.
Fifteen-Spotted Lady Beetle
One of the largest North American ladybirds with white or grey elytra bearing fifteen dark spots. It is a canopy-dwelling species found mainly in coniferous forests.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it releases a pungent alkaloid-laden hemolymph from its leg joints as a defense.