Blue-frosted Banner vs Yellow Glassy Tiger
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue-frosted Banner | Yellow Glassy Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catonephele numilia | Parantica aspasia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Venezuela) | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Borneo, Sulawesi) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue-frosted Banner
A sexually dimorphic butterfly where males are velvety black with bright orange bands and females are dark brown with yellow spots. The sexes look so different they were originally described as separate species. It is common in forest gaps and along watercourses.
Did You Know?
Males and females look so different that they were classified as separate species for over a century until breeding experiments revealed their true identity.
Yellow Glassy Tiger
A delicate danainae butterfly with semi-transparent wings marked with black veins and margins and pale yellowish cells. It flies slowly and gracefully through the forest understory.
Did You Know?
Males possess specialized hair-pencils on the abdomen that release pheromones during courtship to attract females.