Kamehameha Butterfly vs Mango Mealybug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kamehameha Butterfly | Mango Mealybug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanessa tameamea | Drosicha mangiferae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Monophlebidae |
| Size | 60-70 mm wingspan | 8-15 mm (females) |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Hawaii | South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal) |
| 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.
Mango Mealybug
A large, soft-bodied mealybug covered in white waxy secretions that infests mango trees. Nymphs crawl up mango trunks in huge numbers during winter, clustering on tender shoots and flowers to suck sap.
Did You Know?
Banding mango tree trunks with sticky tape or polythene sheets is a traditional control method that traps the crawling nymphs.