Caddisfly vs Rajah Brooke's Birdwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Caddisfly | Rajah Brooke's Birdwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Limnephilus rhombicus | Trogonoptera brookiana |
| Order | Trichoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Limnephilidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm body | Wingspan 150-170mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Caddisfly
Moth-like adults with hairy wings held tent-like over the body. Aquatic larvae are famous architects that build portable cases from silk, pebbles, sand, leaves, and shells.
Did You Know?
Artist Hubert Duprat gave caddisfly larvae gold flakes, pearls, and precious stones — the larvae incorporated them into their cases, creating tiny jeweled sculptures.
Rajah Brooke's Birdwing
A striking birdwing butterfly with jet black wings crossed by brilliant electric green tooth-shaped markings. It is the national butterfly of Malaysia.
Did You Know?
It was named after Sir James Brooke the first White Rajah of Sarawak by Alfred Russel Wallace who collected the first specimen.