Banded Hairstreak vs Kaiseri-i-Hind Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Hairstreak | Kaiseri-i-Hind Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Satyrium calanus | Teinopalpus imperialis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 25-32 mm wingspan | 90-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern United States and southeastern Canada | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Banded Hairstreak
A small dark brown butterfly with conspicuous bands of white-edged dark dashes on its hindwing underside. It has a short thin tail and a small orange spot near the tail.
Did You Know?
It rubs its hindwings together after landing, moving the tails to mimic antennae and trick predators into attacking the wrong end.
Kaiseri-i-Hind Butterfly
An elusive swallowtail from Himalayan cloud forests. Its name means Emperor of India. Rarely seen due to its preference for high forest canopy and brief flight season.
Did You Know?
This butterfly is so rarely seen that a single specimen can fetch thousands of dollars from collectors — it flies only in the highest Himalayan canopy for a few weeks each year.