Blue Nawab vs Jewelled Frog Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Nawab | Jewelled Frog Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyura schreiber | Sagra buqueti |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 80-100 mm wingspan | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar) | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Blue Nawab
A powerful and fast-flying butterfly with a pale bluish-white upper surface and intricate brown and orange undersides. It has distinctive short tails on the hindwings and a rapid, gliding flight.
Did You Know?
Unlike many butterflies, the Blue Nawab rarely visits flowers and instead prefers fermenting fruit and animal dung for nutrients.
Jewelled Frog Beetle
A brilliantly metallic leaf beetle with enlarged hind legs resembling a frog's. Males use their powerful legs in combat over mates.
Did You Know?
Males' hind femora can be twice as thick as females', used for grappling rivals.