Zegris eupheme vs Splendid Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zegris eupheme | Splendid Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zegris eupheme | Philonthus splendens |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 4-5 cm wingspan | 11-14 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Spain, Turkey, Central Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Zegris eupheme
A white butterfly with orange wingtip patches found in steppe grasslands from Spain to Central Asia. European populations have declined severely due to agriculture.
Did You Know?
In Spain, it is called the 'sooty orange tip' and is considered one of Europe's rarest pierid butterflies.
Splendid Rove Beetle
A large, shiny black rove beetle associated with mammal dung. Found across European pasturelands. An effective predator of dung fly larvae.
Did You Know?
One of the largest European Philonthus species, making it a dominant predator within dung communities.