Kamehameha Butterfly vs Blue Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kamehameha Butterfly | Blue Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanessa tameamea | Lasaia sula |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 60-70 mm wingspan | 18-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Hawaii | South Texas, Mexico, Central America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Blue Metalmark
A tiny butterfly with vivid metallic blue upper wings that flash brilliantly in sunlight. It perches on rocks and gravel near streams in tropical forests.
Did You Know?
Its brilliant blue iridescence is structural rather than pigmented, produced by nanoscale lattice structures in the wing scales.