Cardo Longhorn vs Common Crow Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cardo Longhorn | Common Crow Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapanthia cardui | Euploea core |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 85-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe, North Africa | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cardo Longhorn
A strikingly patterned longhorn with alternating bands of grey and dark pubescence on the elytra. It specializes on thistle stems across the Mediterranean basin. Adults appear in late spring and are active on warm sunny days.
Did You Know?
The species name cardui comes from the Latin for thistle, reflecting its exclusive association with these plants.
Common Crow Butterfly
Dark brown wings with rows of white marginal spots. Highly toxic due to alkaloids sequestered from its larval food plants.
Did You Know?
Males form large aggregations during the dry season, sometimes numbering in the millions.