Spotted Tumbling Flower Beetle vs Queen of Spain Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Tumbling Flower Beetle | Queen of Spain Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mordellistena pumila | Issoria lathonia |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Mordellidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 2-3.5 mm | 38-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Africa, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spotted Tumbling Flower Beetle
A tiny tumbling flower beetle found on composite flowers in summer. Larvae develop in plant stems. One of the smallest and most frequently encountered mordellid species.
Did You Know?
So small that it can hide inside individual florets of composite flower heads.
Queen of Spain Fritillary
A powerful-flying fritillary with large, brilliant silver spots covering the underside of its hindwings. It is a restless migrant that can appear far outside its usual range.
Did You Know?
Its massive silver underwing spots are thought to startle predators by flashing in flight like mirrors.