Banded Aridaeus vs Black Jungle Queen
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Aridaeus | Black Jungle Queen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aridaeus thoracicus | Stichophthalma howqua |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales) | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand) and southern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded Aridaeus
A medium-sized Australian cerambycid with a bright orange pronotum contrasting with dark brown elytra. It is found in eucalypt forests of eastern Australia. Larvae bore into dead and decaying eucalyptus branches.
Did You Know?
Several Aridaeus species in Australia are so similar they can only be reliably distinguished by examining male genitalia.
Black Jungle Queen
A large, powerful butterfly with dark brown to black upper wings and elaborately patterned undersides featuring ocelli and intricate brown and cream marbling. It flies in the early morning.
Did You Know?
It is crepuscular, flying only during dawn and dusk, and spends the heat of the day resting motionless in the dark forest understory.