Sunda Longhorn vs Tenerife Speckled Wood Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunda Longhorn | Tenerife Speckled Wood Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apriona swainsoni | Pararge xiphioides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 30-45 mm | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, Borneo), Philippines | Canary Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sunda Longhorn
A large olive-grey lamiin with a dense covering of fine pubescence, found in the islands of Indonesia and the Philippines. It attacks a wide range of tropical hardwoods. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light.
Did You Know?
This species was named after the English naturalist William Swainson, who collected widely in the tropics.
Tenerife Speckled Wood Butterfly
A brown butterfly with orange eyespot patches endemic to the western Canary Islands. It flies in shaded laurel forest clearings.
Did You Know?
Males defend sun patches on the forest floor, chasing away any intruding butterflies.