Harvester Butterfly vs Formosa Long-armed Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harvester Butterfly | Formosa Long-armed Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Feniseca tarquinius | Cheirotonus formosanus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Euchirinae |
| Size | 28-33 mm wingspan | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Taiwan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Harvester Butterfly
The only carnivorous butterfly in North America, whose caterpillar feeds on woolly aphids rather than plants. Adults are small and orange-brown with dark spotting.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar camouflages itself with the waxy white filaments of its aphid prey while feeding.
Formosa Long-armed Scarab
A rare Taiwanese scarab with elongated forelimbs and a dark chestnut-brown body. It is found only in old-growth mountain forests on the island.
Did You Know?
Illegal collecting for the pet trade has made this one of the most threatened beetles in East Asia.