African Map Butterfly vs Queen Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Map Butterfly | Queen Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyrestis camillus | Danaus gilippus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm wingspan | 67-78 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa | Southern USA, Central and South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Map Butterfly
A delicate white butterfly with fine dark lines across its wings resembling a map or circuit board. It rests with wings spread flat on leaves.
Did You Know?
Its translucent white wings and fine line pattern make it almost invisible when it rests on pale bark or lichen.
Queen Butterfly
A close relative of the Monarch butterfly with similar orange coloring but darker. Found across the Americas. Like the Monarch, it sequesters toxic cardenolides from milkweed.
Did You Know?
A close cousin of the Monarch that is equally toxic but does not undertake the same famous migration.