Tenerife Speckled Wood Butterfly vs Shining Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tenerife Speckled Wood Butterfly | Shining Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pararge xiphioides | Asphaera lustrans |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Canary Islands | Central and South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tenerife Speckled Wood Butterfly
A brown butterfly with orange eyespot patches endemic to the western Canary Islands. It flies in shaded laurel forest clearings.
Did You Know?
Males defend sun patches on the forest floor, chasing away any intruding butterflies.
Shining Flea Beetle
A relatively large, metallic blue-green flea beetle with reddish-orange femora. It is one of the larger and more colorful alticines found in the Neotropics.
Did You Know?
Despite its relatively large size, it retains the powerful jumping ability characteristic of flea beetles, launching itself several centimeters when disturbed.