Birdwing Butterfly vs European Fruit Scale
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Birdwing Butterfly | European Fruit Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ornithoptera alexandrae | Parthenolecanium corni |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Coccidae |
| Size | 210-310 mm wingspan | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Not Evaluated |
Birdwing Butterfly
The largest butterfly in the world with a wingspan up to 31 cm. Found only in a small area of Papua New Guinea. Females are larger but males have brighter blue-green coloring.
Did You Know?
Queen Alexandras birdwing is so large it was first collected by shooting it with a shotgun — it remains the worlds largest butterfly with a wingspan wider than a dinner plate.
European Fruit Scale
A polyphagous soft scale insect that infests fruit trees, ornamentals, and forest trees across Europe. Heavy infestations cause branch dieback.
Did You Know?
Its domed brown scale covering makes it resemble a tiny helmet attached to the twig.