Rosalia Longhorn vs Japanese Comma Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rosalia Longhorn | Japanese Comma Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rosalia alpina funesta | Nymphalis vaualbum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 15-35mm | 55-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Rosalia Longhorn
A subspecies of the striking blue-grey alpine longhorn beetle found in southern populations.
Did You Know?
One of the most beautiful and most threatened beetles in Europe, entirely dependent on ancient beech forests.
Japanese Comma Butterfly
Known as 'erutateha' in Japanese, a large nymphalid butterfly with deeply scalloped wing edges. The undersides provide excellent bark camouflage. Adults overwinter and can be seen flying on warm winter days.
Did You Know?
This butterfly hibernates through winter as an adult and can sometimes be seen flying on unusually warm days in January and February in Japan.