Spanish Festoon vs Red-tipped Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spanish Festoon | Red-tipped Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zerynthia rumina | Malachius bipustulatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Melyridae |
| Size | 42-52 mm wingspan | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spanish Festoon
A brightly patterned butterfly with zigzag black markings and red and yellow patches on its wings. It is a spring-flying species restricted to the western Mediterranean.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillar feeds on toxic birthwort plants, making both larva and adult distasteful to birds.
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.