The wings of this species are marked by a large purple area. This is a species that is mostly associated with host trees such as those in the hackberry genus.
Southern Texas and Mexico mark the range of the purple Pavon Emperor (Doxocopa pavon). This species is often seen in areas with plenty of wildflowers and plants such as yellow, pink, or orange lantanas. The ventral wings of The Florida Purplewing are mostly dark brown and light brown, mimicking tree bark coloring.įlorida Purplewing is among the species that can feed on fruit. Its outer wings are mostly black.īoth the purple and the black sections of its dorsal wings show white spots as well. This vivid color is only specific to the inner parts of its wings, closer to the body. The Florida Purplewing is among the species with deep purple or purple-blue wings. This species is also confirmed in Southern US states and further South into The West Indies. Image by Célio Moura Neto via inaturalistĪs its name suggests, the Florida Purplwing (Eunica tatila) is native to Florida. Some of the best areas to see these bugs include pathways or trails along woodlands as they often live in vegetated areas in search of food. There are 5 subspecies recognized for this beetle, all of them sharing the same habitat. Purple dominates the exoskeleton of the species but it is often contrasted by white or cream bands on the lower parts of the body. The purple color of the species has a dark nuance, similar to its green morph. Purple Tiger Beetles are mainly purple, but they can also be completely green or only partly purple. Unlike other species, these beetles prefer clearing in woodlands as they rely on their vision to locate prey. Purple Tiger Beetles (Cicindela purpurea) also live in woodlands, similar to Notch-mounted Ground Beetles. This bug can sometimes be spotted under rocks and logs during the day. The Notch-mounted Ground Beetle impresses with its capacity to look for food and trap insects as large as itself using its large jaws. Moving through vegetation and leaves on the ground, this is a species that lives in a vast habitat of woodlands, mainly in the Eastern parts of North America. Still, Noth-mounted Ground Beetles are nocturnal and face a lower number of predators compared to many other beetles. Other colorful morphs of the species include a blue or blue and black morph also seen in woodlands.Īs it lives in woodlands, this species may rely on its colorful nuance to escape predators. This ground dweller is often purple or blue and purple with a shiny exoskeleton. Varying colors are specific to The North-mounted Ground Beetle (Dicaelus purpuratus). Notch-mouthed Ground Beetle Notch-mouthed Ground Beetle Living solitary lives, these types of beetles mostly nest in the ground in bee nests. The exact purple nuance and the amount of purple exoskeleton coloring differs from one individual to another and from one subspecies to another. Some have purple shades on the sides of the body while others are almost completely purple when seen from above.įound in Southern US states, this type of beetle has a presence in New Mexico and Arizona. The amount of purple coloring on the species can differ from one individual to another. This purple nuance is specific to its upper exoskeleton while the body has a metallic green or green-blue nuance. While many types of prairie bugs are green or match their habitat, Nuttall’s Blister Beetles have a purple or purple-green color. Often found on prairies, Nuttall’s Blister Beetles (Lytta nuttalli) are among the purple species which contrast their natural habitat. Nuttall’s Blister Beetle Nuttall’s Blister Beetle.
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