Emerald Ash Borer vs Naga Nawab Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Ash Borer | Naga Nawab Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrilus planipennis | Polyura nepenthes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | Wingspan 70-90 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, North America (invasive) | India, Nepal, Myanmar, China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Emerald Ash Borer
One of the most destructive invasive insects in North America. Native to Asia, it has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees since its detection in Michigan in 2002.
Did You Know?
The emerald ash borer has killed over 100 million ash trees in North America — the economic damage exceeds $10 billion and threatens to eliminate an entire tree genus.
Naga Nawab Butterfly
A powerful fast-flying butterfly with green-washed wings and short tails on the hindwings. It is drawn to rotting fruit and animal dung rather than flowers.
Did You Know?
Unlike most butterflies, it never visits flowers and feeds exclusively on fermenting organic matter.