Coccinata Glider vs Hawaiian Happy-face Spider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coccinata Glider | Hawaiian Happy-face Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cymothoe coccinata | Theridion grallator |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Araneae |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Theridiidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm wingspan | 5 mm body length |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon) | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Coccinata Glider
A medium-sized butterfly with brilliant scarlet-red males and mottled brown females. It glides gracefully through forest understory. The larvae feed exclusively on plants in the family Achariaceae.
Did You Know?
The bright red of the male serves as a warning signal, as the butterfly accumulates toxins from its larval food plants.
Hawaiian Happy-face Spider
A tiny Hawaiian spider with markings on its abdomen that resemble a smiling face. It is endemic to the rainforests of four Hawaiian islands.
Did You Know?
The smiley-face pattern is thought to confuse predators by disrupting recognition of the spider shape.