Northern Flower Longhorn vs Common Graphium
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Flower Longhorn | Common Graphium |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachyta lamed | Graphium leonidas |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 65-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Russia, Siberia, northern Japan | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Senegal, Ivory Coast) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Northern Flower Longhorn
A robust flower longhorn with black elytra bearing variable yellow-orange markings, found in boreal and montane conifer forests. Larvae develop in roots of spruce and pine. Adults visit flowers in forest clearings during midsummer.
Did You Know?
The species name lamed refers to the Hebrew letter, due to the L-shaped marking on each elytron.
Common Graphium
A striking swallowtail butterfly with black wings marked with pale blue-green translucent spots. It is a fast and powerful flier often seen in forest clearings. Males gather at mud puddles in large groups.
Did You Know?
Groups of up to 50 males can be seen drinking together at riverside mud puddles, creating a spectacular display of color.