Eighty-eight Butterfly vs Spinifex Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eighty-eight Butterfly | Spinifex Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diaethria clymena | Nasutitermes longipennis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Termitidae |
| Size | Wingspan 30-40mm | Workers 4-5 mm; soldiers 5-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eighty-eight Butterfly
A small butterfly with striking black and white markings on its underwings that clearly spell out the number 88 or 89.
Did You Know?
The number 88 pattern on its wings is so precise that it appears to have been printed making it one of the most photographed butterflies.
Spinifex Termite
A mound-building termite common across the dry interior of Australia. Its hard earthen mounds dot the landscape of arid grasslands and are a key food source for echidnas.
Did You Know?
Short-beaked echidnas tear open the rock-hard mounds with powerful claws to feast on the termites inside.