Simplon Beetle vs White Admiral
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Simplon Beetle | White Admiral |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nebria cordicollis | Limenitis camilla |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 52-64 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western Alps, Switzerland, Italy | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Simplon Beetle
A heart-shaped-thorax ground beetle native to high passes in the western Alps. It inhabits cold, exposed rocky habitats.
Did You Know?
Named for the distinctive heart shape of its pronotum.
White Admiral
An elegant woodland butterfly with dark brown wings crossed by a broad white band, noted for its graceful gliding flight. It has expanded northward in Britain in recent decades.
Did You Know?
It has one of the most elegant flight patterns of any European butterfly, alternating glides with short wing beats.