Atlas Blue Butterfly vs Luzon Peacock Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Atlas Blue Butterfly | Luzon Peacock Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyommatus atlanticus | Papilio chikae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 25-32 mm wingspan | 100-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | Luzon, Philippines (highly restricted range) |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Critically Endangered |
Atlas Blue Butterfly
A small blue butterfly restricted to high-altitude cedar forests in Morocco.
Did You Know?
It survives at elevations above 1800 meters in North Africa.
Luzon Peacock Swallowtail
An extremely rare Philippine endemic with dark wings bearing brilliant green bands and large red-centered hindwing eyespots. It was only discovered in 1965.
Did You Know?
It was named after the Filipina lepidopterist Chika Okano, who contributed to Philippine butterfly taxonomy.