White Admiral vs Termitophilous Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Admiral | Termitophilous Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Limenitis camilla | Corotoca melantho |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 52-64 mm wingspan | 5-8 mm (body length without physogastric abdomen) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan | Brazil, tropical South America |
| 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.
Termitophilous Rove Beetle
A bizarre, physogastric rove beetle that lives inside termite nests in Brazil. The female's abdomen becomes enormously swollen and translucent, resembling a termite queen in miniature.
Did You Know?
This is one of the only beetles known to give live birth (viviparity); fully formed larvae emerge from the female rather than eggs.