Bhutan Glory vs Green Dragontail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bhutan Glory | Green Dragontail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bhutanitis lidderdalii | Lamproptera meges |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 90-110 mm wingspan | 40-55 mm wingspan, tails up to 30 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia) |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Bhutan Glory
A spectacular swallowtail from the eastern Himalayas with multiple tail streamers and intricate black, white, and red wing patterns. National butterfly of Bhutan.
Did You Know?
This butterfly is so treasured in Bhutan that it appears on postage stamps and is considered a national symbol — yet it is so elusive that few Bhutanese have ever seen one alive.
Green Dragontail
A diminutive swallowtail butterfly with translucent green-tinted wings and extraordinarily long, slender tail streamers on the hindwings. It hovers like a hummingbird while feeding.
Did You Know?
It is one of the smallest swallowtails in the world and its hovering flight, combined with translucent wings, makes it look like a tiny dragonfly.