Longhorned Coconut Beetle vs Bath White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Longhorned Coconut Beetle | Bath White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Olethrius tyrannus | Pontia daplidice |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 30-55 mm | 42-52 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Islands | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Longhorned Coconut Beetle
A large prionine beetle from the Indo-Pacific region that attacks coconut palms and other palms. Adults are dark brown with a broad, flattened body and strong mandibles. Larvae bore into the trunks of living palm trees.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can topple mature coconut palms, causing significant economic losses in Pacific island communities.
Bath White
A white butterfly with bold green marbling on the underside of its hindwings. It is a rare migrant to northern Europe, appearing unpredictably in warm years.
Did You Know?
It was named after a specimen embroidered on a piece of needlework made by a young woman in Bath, England.