Common Nawab vs Six-spined Engraver Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Nawab | Six-spined Engraver Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyura athamas | Ips calligraphus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) |
| Size | Wingspan 70-90mm | 3.5–6.5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Common Nawab
A large butterfly with pale green-white wings edged in black with two prominent hindwing tails. It has a powerful fast flight and is rarely seen feeding on flowers.
Did You Know?
Instead of flowers it feeds on rotting fruit, tree sap, and animal dung using its proboscis to probe wet surfaces.
Six-spined Engraver Beetle
A pine-infesting bark beetle found across eastern North America. It is named for the six spine-like teeth on its rear wing covers.
Did You Know?
Males excavate a nuptial chamber under the bark where they mate with up to four females.