Celebes Longhorn vs Woodland Brown
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Celebes Longhorn | Woodland Brown |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera celebiana | Lopinga achine |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 40-58 mm | 48-56 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Sulawesi, Indonesia | Central and eastern Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Celebes Longhorn
A large cerambycid endemic to the island of Sulawesi with olive-grey elytra bearing scattered pale spots. It inhabits primary montane forests and is seldom collected. Larvae develop in decaying hardwood trunks.
Did You Know?
This species was first described from specimens collected during the Wallace Line expeditions in the 19th century.
Woodland Brown
A large brown butterfly with prominent yellow-ringed eyespots along the margins of both wings. It is one of Europe's most threatened butterflies due to changes in woodland management.
Did You Know?
It requires a very specific habitat of partially shaded grassy woodland that is now vanishingly rare.