Kamehameha Butterfly vs Dicromantispa Mantidfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kamehameha Butterfly | Dicromantispa Mantidfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanessa tameamea | Dicromantispa sayi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Mantispidae |
| Size | 60-70 mm wingspan | 18-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Hawaii | Eastern North 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.
Dicromantispa Mantidfly
A brown mantidfly found across eastern North America in forested habitats. Named after the eminent entomologist Thomas Say.
Did You Know?
Females lay thousands of eggs on stalks, but only larvae that find spider egg sacs survive.