Small Apollo vs Marshalli Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Apollo | Marshalli Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parnassius phoebus | Smaragdesthes africana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 50-60 mm wingspan | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Central Europe | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Apollo
A high-altitude alpine butterfly with translucent white wings bearing small red and black spots. It flies weakly over alpine meadows and scree slopes above the treeline.
Did You Know?
It only occurs above the treeline in the Alps and is one of Europe's highest-altitude butterflies.
Marshalli Flower Beetle
A small brilliant green flower chafer commonly found on flowers in open woodland. It is an important pollinator of savanna plants.
Did You Know?
They can fly with their elytra closed by extending their hind wings through special lateral slots, unlike most beetles.