Spangled Ground Beetle vs Duke of Burgundy
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spangled Ground Beetle | Duke of Burgundy |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Callisthenes luxatus | Hamearis lucina |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 29-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central Asia, Middle East (Iran, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern (declining regionally) |
Spangled Ground Beetle
A striking caterpillar hunter with dark elytra covered in rows of metallic golden or copper pits. It is a nocturnal predator found in arid grasslands of central Asia and the Middle East.
Did You Know?
Like its relative Calosoma, it climbs vegetation at night to find caterpillars but is adapted to the harsh, dry environments of the Central Asian steppe.
Duke of Burgundy
A small, chequered brown and orange butterfly and Europe's only member of the metalmark family. It has declined significantly due to habitat loss.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name suggesting a fritillary, it belongs to an entirely different family.