Blind Ringlet vs Malabar Banded Peacock
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blind Ringlet | Malabar Banded Peacock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia pharte | Papilio buddha |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | 90-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Carpathians | South Asia (India, endemic to the Western Ghats) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blind Ringlet
A small, dark ringlet butterfly with reduced or absent eyespots. It flies in damp alpine meadows during the short mountain summer.
Did You Know?
Its common name refers to its often pupil-less eyespots.
Malabar Banded Peacock
A striking swallowtail endemic to the Western Ghats with broad green bands across dark wings. Males congregate at mud puddles and stream banks in large numbers during the monsoon season.
Did You Know?
This is the state butterfly of Kerala and is found exclusively in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot.