Chinese Windmill Butterfly vs Lotis Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Windmill Butterfly | Lotis Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Byasa alcinous | Lycaeides argyrognomon lotis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | Wingspan 75-95 mm | 2-2.5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Chinese Windmill Butterfly
A dark swallowtail with red-spotted hindwings that rotates its wings in a slow windmill-like pattern during flight. It is widespread in East Asian lowland forests.
Did You Know?
Its distinctive slow, spinning flight style gives it the common name windmill butterfly.
Lotis Blue Butterfly
A small blue butterfly historically found in sphagnum bog habitats in coastal Mendocino County, California. It has not been seen since 1983.
Did You Know?
Despite extensive searches, no living individuals have been found in over 40 years.