Hydnus Prionine vs Malabar Large White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hydnus Prionine | Malabar Large White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorysthenes hydrophilus | Pieris brassicae mahometana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 55-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | India (Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats), Sri Lanka | Western Ghats, India |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Hydnus Prionine
A large dark brown prionine beetle found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka. Its larvae develop in the roots of large trees in moist forest habitats. Adults are powerful nocturnal fliers attracted to light.
Did You Know?
Despite its large size, this species is rarely collected because of its preference for deep forest habitats far from roads.
Malabar Large White
A rare subspecies of the Large White butterfly endemic to the Western Ghats of India. Found only in high-altitude forests. Threatened by habitat degradation.
Did You Know?
A high-altitude relict population isolated in the Western Ghats since the last ice age.