African Map Butterfly vs Banded Alder Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Map Butterfly | Banded Alder Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyrestis camillus | Rosalia funebris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm wingspan | 25-38mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Map Butterfly
A delicate white butterfly with fine dark lines across its wings resembling a map or circuit board. It rests with wings spread flat on leaves.
Did You Know?
Its translucent white wings and fine line pattern make it almost invisible when it rests on pale bark or lichen.
Banded Alder Borer
A striking longhorn beetle with bold black and white banding and long banded antennae. It breeds in dead alder and other hardwood trees.
Did You Know?
It is the North American counterpart of the famous European Rosalia alpina and equally beautiful but less endangered.