Natterer's Longhorn Beetle vs Mascarene Spreadwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Natterer's Longhorn Beetle | Mascarene Spreadwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heliconius nattereri | Lestes auripennis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Lestidae |
| Size | 60-70 mm wingspan | 3.5-4.5 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeastern Brazil | Mauritius, Reunion |
| Conservation | Endangered | Endangered |
Natterer's Longhorn Beetle
A rare heliconiine butterfly endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. One of the most threatened butterflies in the Americas. Has lost most of its habitat to deforestation.
Did You Know?
Has lost over 93% of its Atlantic Forest habitat, surviving only in small forest fragments.
Mascarene Spreadwing
A rare damselfly endemic to Mauritius and Reunion in the Mascarene Islands. It breeds in slow-flowing streams with overhanging vegetation.
Did You Know?
Most of Mauritius's original wetland habitat has been converted to sugar cane fields.