White Admiral vs Ribbed Net-winged Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Admiral | Ribbed Net-winged Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Limenitis camilla | Platycis minutus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Lycidae |
| Size | 52-64 mm wingspan | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White Admiral
An elegant woodland butterfly with dark brown wings crossed by a broad white band, noted for its graceful gliding flight. It has expanded northward in Britain in recent decades.
Did You Know?
It has one of the most elegant flight patterns of any European butterfly, alternating glides with short wing beats.
Ribbed Net-winged Beetle
A small European net-winged beetle with dark reddish-brown elytra featuring strongly raised longitudinal ridges. It is found on dead wood and fungi in damp forest habitats.
Did You Know?
The strongly ribbed elytra distinguish this small species from other European lycid beetles at a glance.