Willow Calligrapha vs Wall Brown
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Willow Calligrapha | Wall Brown |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calligrapha multipunctata bigsbyana | Lasiommata megera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | Wingspan 36-50mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Willow Calligrapha
A subspecies of Calligrapha with pale elytra marked with elongated dark spots and dashes. It is associated with willow trees along waterways in North America.
Did You Know?
Calligrapha beetles are a model system for studying pattern formation in biology, as no two individuals share the same elytral markings.
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.