Forest Roller vs Kamehameha Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Forest Roller | Kamehameha Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Canthon quinquemaculatus | Vanessa tameamea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 60-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Forest Roller
A small, dark roller dung beetle with five pale spots on the elytra. Found in South American forests, it is diurnal and actively rolls small dung balls along forest trails. The spotted pattern provides camouflage on the leaf-littered forest floor.
Did You Know?
The five distinctive pale spots on the wing cases help researchers quickly identify this species in field surveys.
Kamehameha Butterfly
Hawaii's state insect, a beautiful orange-and-black butterfly endemic to the islands. It is one of only two butterfly species native to Hawaii.
Did You Know?
It was designated Hawaii's state insect in 2009 and is named after the Hawaiian royal dynasty.