Splendid Ghost Moth vs Kamehameha Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Splendid Ghost Moth | Kamehameha Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aenetus ligniveren | Vanessa tameamea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hepialidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 120-160 mm wingspan | 60-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Splendid Ghost Moth
A large, primitive moth with bright green and white patterned wings. Its larvae bore into tree trunks and live inside galleries covered with silk and frass, making them among the longest-lived Australian caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Ghost moth larvae can live inside a tree trunk for up to five years, feeding on the living wood before pupating.
Kamehameha Butterfly
Hawaii's state insect, a beautiful orange-and-black butterfly endemic to the islands. It is one of only two butterfly species native to Hawaii.
Did You Know?
It was designated Hawaii's state insect in 2009 and is named after the Hawaiian royal dynasty.