Giant Fijian Long-horned Beetle vs Canary Islands Brimstone Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Fijian Long-horned Beetle | Canary Islands Brimstone Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xixuthrus terribilis | Gonepteryx cleobule |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 60-90 mm | 55-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania (Fiji - Viti Levu) | Canary Islands |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Giant Fijian Long-horned Beetle
An extremely large longhorn beetle from Fiji, among the biggest cerambycids in the Pacific. It develops in large fallen and standing dead trees in native tropical forest. Habitat destruction has made it increasingly rare.
Did You Know?
The species name 'terribilis' refers to the fearsome appearance and large mandibles of this beetle, which can give a painful bite.
Canary Islands Brimstone Butterfly
A bright yellow butterfly endemic to the Canary Islands, larger than its European relatives. It is found in laurel forests at mid-elevation.
Did You Know?
Its leaf-shaped wings provide excellent camouflage when it rests with wings closed among foliage.