Scarce Copper vs Hubricht's Cave Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarce Copper | Hubricht's Cave Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lycaena virgaureae | Pseudanophthalmus hubrichti |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Scarce Copper
A brilliant fiery-orange butterfly with black-spotted forewings, the male being one of the most intensely coloured European butterflies. Females are more subdued with brown-spotted orange wings.
Did You Know?
Males are so brilliantly orange they can be spotted from over 50 metres away in sunlit meadows.
Hubricht's Cave Beetle
A small eyeless cave beetle endemic to caves in West Virginia. It belongs to the most species-rich genus of cave beetles in North America.
Did You Know?
The genus Pseudanophthalmus contains over 150 described species, all restricted to caves.