Red-tipped Flower Beetle vs Sara Orangetip
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-tipped Flower Beetle | Sara Orangetip |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Malachius bipustulatus | Anthocharis sara |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Melyridae | Pieridae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Western 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.
Sara Orangetip
Small white butterfly with vivid orange forewing tips and mottled greenish hindwing undersides. Flies early in spring in western North America.
Did You Know?
Adults have a single short flight period in spring and are not seen for the rest of the year.