Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly vs Macrosoma lucivittata
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly | Macrosoma lucivittata |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypolimnas octocula marianensis | Macrosoma lucivittata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Hedylidae |
| Size | 5-7 cm wingspan | 32-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | United States | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly
A butterfly subspecies endemic to the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific. It has suffered from habitat destruction and invasive species.
Did You Know?
The brown tree snake, an invasive predator, has devastated many native species on Guam including this butterfly.
Macrosoma lucivittata
Moth-butterfly with pale wings bearing a translucent vitreous stripe. One of the more distinctive hedylid species.
Did You Know?
The glass-like wing stripe may function in crypsis by breaking up the wing outline at night.