Blue Pansy vs Samoan Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Pansy | Samoan Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Junonia orithya | Papilio godeffroyi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm wingspan | 70-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos) | Oceania (Samoa) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Blue Pansy
A medium-sized butterfly with stunning bright blue hindwings bearing large eyespots and brown forewings with smaller orange-ringed ocelli. Males are more intensely blue than females.
Did You Know?
The large eyespots on the hindwings are thought to deflect bird attacks toward the wing edge rather than the vulnerable body.
Samoan Swallowtail
A rare and beautiful swallowtail butterfly endemic to Samoa. It has dark wings with pale markings and is found in native forest. It is considered one of the rarest butterflies in the Pacific Islands.
Did You Know?
This is one of the most isolated swallowtail butterflies in the world, found only on the small islands of Samoa far from any other Papilio population.