Black Jungle Queen vs Hawaiian Carnivorous Caterpillar
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Jungle Queen | Hawaiian Carnivorous Caterpillar |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stichophthalma howqua | Eupithecia staurophragma |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 100-130 mm wingspan | 20-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand) and southern China | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Hawaiian Carnivorous Caterpillar
A remarkable moth whose caterpillars are ambush predators of insects, unique among Lepidoptera. Found only in Hawaiian native forests.
Did You Know?
These are among the only caterpillars in the world that actively hunt and eat other insects.