Harvester Butterfly vs Kamehameha Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harvester Butterfly | Kamehameha Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Feniseca tarquinius | Vanessa tameamea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 28-33 mm wingspan | 60-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
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.