Sculptured Pine Borer vs Birdwing Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sculptured Pine Borer | Birdwing Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalcophora virginiensis | Ornithoptera alexandrae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 23-32 mm | 210-310 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Sculptured Pine Borer
A large North American jewel beetle with deeply sculptured elytra giving a textured appearance. Dark metallic bronze coloring.
Did You Know?
The deeply ridged and sculpted elytra are unique among North American jewel beetles.
Birdwing Butterfly
The largest butterfly in the world with a wingspan up to 31 cm. Found only in a small area of Papua New Guinea. Females are larger but males have brighter blue-green coloring.
Did You Know?
Queen Alexandras birdwing is so large it was first collected by shooting it with a shotgun — it remains the worlds largest butterfly with a wingspan wider than a dinner plate.