Wall Brown vs Water Treader
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wall Brown | Water Treader |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasiommata megera | Mesovelia mulsanti |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Mesoveliidae |
| Size | Wingspan 36-50mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Americas, from United States to South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wall Brown
An orange-brown butterfly with eyespots that basks with wings open on walls, rocks and bare ground.
Did You Know?
Named for its habit of sunbathing on warm walls and has sadly declined across much of western Europe.
Water Treader
A tiny, bright green semi-aquatic bug that walks on the surface of still waters among floating vegetation. It is widespread across the Americas and is often found on lily pads and duckweed. Both winged and wingless forms exist.
Did You Know?
It hunts by detecting the tiny ripples made by struggling prey items on the water surface, running across lily pads and open water to reach them.