Mangrove Longhorn vs Red Helen
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mangrove Longhorn | Red Helen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeolesthes holosericeus | Papilio helenus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 110-140 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Mangrove Longhorn
A velvety brown longhorn beetle found in tropical forests across South and Southeast Asia. Adults are attracted to lights at night and have unusually long antennae.
Did You Know?
Its antennae can be up to twice its body length, giving it one of the most extreme antenna-to-body ratios.
Red Helen
A large, elegant swallowtail butterfly with black wings marked by large creamy-white patches on the hindwings and red crescents along the hindwing margin. It has a slow, sailing flight.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar has an osmeterium, a bright orange forked organ behind the head that releases a foul smell to deter predators.