Kamehameha Butterfly vs White-spotted Sawyer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kamehameha Butterfly | White-spotted Sawyer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanessa tameamea | Monochamus scutellatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 60-70 mm wingspan | 15-27mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Hawaii | 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.
White-spotted Sawyer
A large black longhorn beetle with a distinctive white spot at the base of the elytra. Males have antennae twice their body length.
Did You Know?
It is often one of the first insects to colonize trees killed by forest fires and plays a key role in wood decomposition.