Thick-legged Flower Beetle vs Sara Orangetip
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thick-legged Flower Beetle | Sara Orangetip |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oedemera nobilis | Anthocharis sara |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Oedemeridae | Pieridae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Thick-legged Flower Beetle
A metallic green beetle with splayed elytra that expose the wings. Males have distinctively swollen hind femora.
Did You Know?
Despite being an important pollinator this beetle is often mistaken for a green fly due to its shiny metallic color.
Sara Orangetip
Small white butterfly with vivid orange forewing tips and mottled greenish hindwing undersides. Flies early in spring in western North America.
Did You Know?
Adults have a single short flight period in spring and are not seen for the rest of the year.