Banded Treebrown vs Sara Longwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Treebrown | Sara Longwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lethe confusa | Heliconius sara |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm wingspan | 55-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia | Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded Treebrown
A shade-loving brown butterfly with a distinctive pale band across the forewing and a series of small eyespots on the underside. It has a slow, bobbing flight in deep forest shade.
Did You Know?
It is so strongly shade-adapted that it will rarely fly into a sunlit clearing even when pursued.
Sara Longwing
A striking longwing butterfly with velvety black wings marked by brilliant blue iridescent bands. It roosts communally in groups at night.
Did You Know?
Groups of up to 15 individuals return to the same roosting branch every evening for months, guided by chemical cues.