Black Jungle Queen vs Sunda Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Jungle Queen | Sunda Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stichophthalma howqua | Apriona swainsoni |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 100-130 mm wingspan | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand) and southern China | Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, Borneo), Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Sunda Longhorn
A large olive-grey lamiin with a dense covering of fine pubescence, found in the islands of Indonesia and the Philippines. It attacks a wide range of tropical hardwoods. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light.
Did You Know?
This species was named after the English naturalist William Swainson, who collected widely in the tropics.