Malagasy Blue Butterfly vs Carpenterworm Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Blue Butterfly | Carpenterworm Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptomyrina phidias | Prionoxystus robiniae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Cossidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm wingspan | 40–75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Malagasy Blue Butterfly
A small butterfly with brilliant blue upperwings in males and more subdued brown in females. The underwing surface has fine dark streaks on a silvery white background.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars are unusual among lycaenids in feeding on lichens rather than the more typical ants or plant tissue.
Carpenterworm Moth
A large North American moth whose larvae bore into the heartwood of oaks, elms, and other hardwoods. It is the most destructive wood-boring moth in eastern forests.
Did You Know?
Larvae create tunnels up to 25 mm wide and take three to four years to complete development.