Anna's Eighty-Eight vs Orange Oakleaf Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Anna's Eighty-Eight | Orange Oakleaf Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diaethria anna | Kallima inachus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 85-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Anna's Eighty-Eight
A small neotropical butterfly with bright blue-green upper wings and a striking black-and-white numeral pattern underneath. It is closely related to Cramer's eighty-eight.
Did You Know?
Despite being named for the number pattern, many individuals actually display patterns closer to '89' than '88.'
Orange Oakleaf Butterfly
A butterfly with bright orange upperwings but underwings that perfectly mimic a dead leaf.
Did You Know?
The underside even has false midribs, veins, and fungal spot markings.