Clouded Apollo vs Rajah Brooke's Birdwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clouded Apollo | Rajah Brooke's Birdwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parnassius mnemosyne | Trogonoptera brookiana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 52-62 mm wingspan | Wingspan 150-170mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia | Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
Clouded Apollo
A delicate, semi-translucent white butterfly with dark wing veins and small dark spots. It flies slowly through woodland clearings in late spring.
Did You Know?
Its translucent wings lack the typical scales found on most butterflies, giving them a ghostly appearance.
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.