Twenty-spotted Leaf Beetle vs Spotted-Winged Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twenty-spotted Leaf Beetle | Spotted-Winged Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysomela vigintipunctata | Dendroleon pantherinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 35-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Twenty-spotted Leaf Beetle
A distinctive leaf beetle with reddish-brown elytra marked with twenty black spots arranged in rows. It feeds on willow and poplar in temperate forests.
Did You Know?
Like other Chrysomela species, its larvae produce chemical defenses derived from compounds in their host plant's leaves.
Spotted-Winged Antlion
A large antlion with distinctive spotted wings found in old-growth forests. Its larvae hide in tree-hole detritus rather than building sand pits.
Did You Know?
This antlion is unusual because its larvae ambush prey in tree hollows rather than digging pits in sand.