Nettle-tree Butterfly vs Hawaiian Carnivorous Caterpillar
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle-tree Butterfly | Hawaiian Carnivorous Caterpillar |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libythea celtis | Eupithecia staurophragma |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Geometridae |
| Size | Wingspan 40-50mm | 20-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Nettle-tree Butterfly
A medium butterfly with angular wings and an extremely long snout formed by elongated palps. Its wings are dark brown with orange patches.
Did You Know?
Its elongated palps give it the longest snout of any European butterfly making it instantly recognizable.
Hawaiian Carnivorous Caterpillar
A remarkable moth whose caterpillars are ambush predators of insects, unique among Lepidoptera. Found only in Hawaiian native forests.
Did You Know?
These are among the only caterpillars in the world that actively hunt and eat other insects.