Great Orange Tip vs Green Grooved Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Orange Tip | Green Grooved Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hebomoia glaucippe | Phanaeus difformis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | Wingspan 75-100mm | 11-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | Southeastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Orange Tip
The largest pierid butterfly in the world with white wings bearing brilliant orange tips. It has a fast powerful flight.
Did You Know?
Its underwing pattern perfectly mimics a dead leaf providing excellent camouflage when it rests with wings closed.
Green Grooved Dung Beetle
A metallic green and copper tunneling dung beetle with a prominent male horn that is slightly offset to one side. The pronotum is smoothly convex and brilliantly iridescent. Found in southeastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
The asymmetrical horn of the male is unique among North American Phanaeus species.