Chinese Peacock Swallowtail vs Eighty-eight Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Peacock Swallowtail | Eighty-eight Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio bianor | Diaethria clymena |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | Wingspan 80-110 mm | Wingspan 30-40mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chinese Peacock Swallowtail
A large swallowtail with dark wings that shimmer with brilliant blue-green iridescence. Its hindwings feature red and blue eyespot markings near the tails.
Did You Know?
The stunning blue-green iridescence on its wings inspired research into photonic crystal nanostructures.
Eighty-eight Butterfly
A small butterfly with striking black and white markings on its underwings that clearly spell out the number 88 or 89.
Did You Know?
The number 88 pattern on its wings is so precise that it appears to have been printed making it one of the most photographed butterflies.