Little Carpenterworm vs Chinese Windmill
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Little Carpenterworm | Chinese Windmill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prionoxystus macmurtrei | Atrophaneura alcinous |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cossidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 25–45 mm wingspan | Wingspan 75-100mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Little Carpenterworm
A smaller relative of the carpenterworm moth that bores into oaks and other hardwoods. Larvae create long tunnels through the sapwood and heartwood.
Did You Know?
Its tunnels reduce the commercial value of lumber and provide entry points for wood-decay fungi.
Chinese Windmill
A dark swallowtail butterfly with crimson patches on the hindwings and a slow fluttering flight. The body is red indicating toxicity.
Did You Know?
Its slow fluttering flight resembles a windmill and advertises its toxicity acquired from poisonous aristolochia plants.