Common Birdwing vs Siberian Ice Crawler
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Birdwing | Siberian Ice Crawler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Troides helena | Grylloblattina djakonovi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Grylloblattodea |
| Family | Papilionidae | Grylloblattidae |
| Size | Wingspan 140-190mm | 18-28 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Common Birdwing
A large birdwing butterfly with velvety black forewings and bright golden-yellow hindwings in males. Females are larger and browner.
Did You Know?
Despite being common it is listed under CITES Appendix II which regulates its international trade.
Siberian Ice Crawler
A rare ice crawler found in the Russian Far East. It inhabits mossy rock fields and emerges at night during near-freezing temperatures.
Did You Know?
Ice crawlers are considered living fossils, belonging to an order that has survived largely unchanged since the Permian period.