Owl Butterfly vs Natterer's Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Owl Butterfly | Natterer's Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caligo memnon | Heliconius nattereri |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | Wingspan 120-160mm | 60-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America, North America | Southeastern Brazil |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Owl Butterfly
A very large tropical butterfly with enormous owl-eye patterns on the underside of its hindwings. The uppersides are deep blue-purple.
Did You Know?
The large eyespots on its underwings closely resemble the face of a screech owl which startles would-be predators.
Natterer's Longhorn Beetle
A rare heliconiine butterfly endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. One of the most threatened butterflies in the Americas. Has lost most of its habitat to deforestation.
Did You Know?
Has lost over 93% of its Atlantic Forest habitat, surviving only in small forest fragments.