Paroecus Flat-faced Longhorn vs Eighty-eight Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Paroecus Flat-faced Longhorn | Eighty-eight Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera paroeca | Diaethria clymena |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | Wingspan 30-40mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Papua New Guinea, Irian Jaya | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Paroecus Flat-faced Longhorn
A moderately large longhorn from the forests of New Guinea with cryptic bark-like patterning. Males have exceptionally long antennae that exceed twice the body length. It is primarily nocturnal and seldom encountered.
Did You Know?
Males use their extraordinarily long antennae to detect female pheromones from distances exceeding 100 meters.
Eighty-eight Butterfly
A small butterfly with striking black and white markings on its underwings that clearly spell out the number 88 or 89.
Did You Know?
The number 88 pattern on its wings is so precise that it appears to have been printed making it one of the most photographed butterflies.