Wax Scale vs Red-bordered Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wax Scale | Red-bordered Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceroplastes destructor | Caria ino |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Coccidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 28-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Oceania, Africa | South Texas through Mexico and Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wax Scale
A scale insect that covers itself with a thick waxy dome for protection.
Did You Know?
Its waxy covering can be nearly a centimeter thick and perfectly dome-shaped.
Red-bordered Metalmark
A dark metalmark butterfly with bright red-orange borders along the wing edges and metallic blue-green scaling at the wing bases. It perches with wings spread flat.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely territorial, perching on sunlit leaf surfaces and darting out at any passing insect.