Malabar Large White vs Princely Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malabar Large White | Princely Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pieris brassicae mahometana | Stephanorrhina princeps |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm wingspan | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Western Ghats, India | Central Africa (DRC, Congo, Gabon, Cameroon) |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Malabar Large White
A rare subspecies of the Large White butterfly endemic to the Western Ghats of India. Found only in high-altitude forests. Threatened by habitat degradation.
Did You Know?
A high-altitude relict population isolated in the Western Ghats since the last ice age.
Princely Flower Beetle
A large and robust flower beetle with deep metallic green coloration and pale yellow markings. Males have a small horn on the clypeus. It is one of the larger Stephanorrhina species.
Did You Know?
The larvae produce a distinctive squeaking sound when disturbed, created by rubbing body segments together.