Bates' Rosalia vs Pink Glasswing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bates' Rosalia | Pink Glasswing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rosalia batesi | Cithaerias pireta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 18-30 mm | 45-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Japan (Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu) | Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Bates' Rosalia
A rare and beautiful longhorn beetle with pale lavender-grey elytra and contrasting black spots, found in the temperate forests of Japan. It is named after the famous naturalist Henry Walter Bates. Adults appear briefly in midsummer.
Did You Know?
Despite being the subject of intense collector interest, this species remains poorly studied in the wild.
Pink Glasswing
A forest-floor butterfly with mostly transparent wings and delicate pink-tinted hind wing patches. It has a weak, fluttering flight close to the ground.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few butterflies that spends almost its entire life in near-darkness on the rainforest floor.