Canary Islands Large White Butterfly vs Lord Howe Island Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Large White Butterfly | Lord Howe Island Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pieris cheiranthi | Anoplognathus macleayi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm wingspan | 2-3 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Canary Islands | Australia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Critically Endangered |
Canary Islands Large White Butterfly
A large white butterfly endemic to the Canary Islands with prominent dark wing markings. It is found in laurel forests on several islands.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to shrinking patches of ancient laurel forest that once covered much of Europe.
Lord Howe Island Beetle
A scarab beetle endemic to Lord Howe Island with metallic green coloring. It has suffered severe decline due to introduced rats.
Did You Know?
This beetle was once so abundant it was considered a pest but is now extremely rare after rat introduction in 1918.