Pine White vs Hyllus Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine White | Hyllus Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neophasia menapia | Dynastes hyllus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Dynastinae |
| Size | 42-52 mm wingspan | 45-80 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Pine White
Delicate white butterfly with black forewing veins. Uniquely among pierids, larvae feed on conifer needles rather than broadleaf plants.
Did You Know?
Periodic population explosions can defoliate large stands of ponderosa pine forest.
Hyllus Beetle
A Central American Hercules-type beetle smaller than its famous relative. Males have proportionally shorter horns.
Did You Know?
They are found at higher elevations than most other Dynastes species in Central America.