Stripey Longhorn Beetle vs Sunset Morpho

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute	Stripey Longhorn Beetle	Sunset Morpho
Scientific Name	Zographus niveisparsus	Morpho hecuba
Order	Coleoptera	Lepidoptera
Family	Cerambycidae	Nymphalidae
Size	30-50 mm	150-200 mm wingspan
Habitat	Forests	Forests
Diet	Wood Feeders	Fungus Feeders
Regions	Central Africa, West Africa	South America
Conservation	Least Concern	Least Concern

Stripey Longhorn Beetle

A boldly patterned longhorn with white bands and patches on a dark background. It is found in tropical forests of Central and West Africa.

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Did You Know?

Their striking pattern breaks up their body outline, making them surprisingly difficult to spot against lichen-covered bark.

Sunset Morpho

The largest species in the morpho butterfly genus, with brownish-orange wings rather than the typical blue. Found in lowland South American rainforests.

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Did You Know?

Unlike its famous blue relatives, the sunset morpho is brown and orange — its underside has striking owl-like eyespots that make it look like a much larger animal when resting.