Common Graphium vs Speckled Wood
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Graphium | Speckled Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphium leonidas | Pararge aegeria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 65-80 mm wingspan | 40-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Senegal, Ivory Coast) | Europe, North Africa, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Graphium
A striking swallowtail butterfly with black wings marked with pale blue-green translucent spots. It is a fast and powerful flier often seen in forest clearings. Males gather at mud puddles in large groups.
Did You Know?
Groups of up to 50 males can be seen drinking together at riverside mud puddles, creating a spectacular display of color.
Speckled Wood
Brown butterfly with cream or orange spots and small eyespots on hindwings. Males defend sunlit patches on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
It is the only European butterfly that overwinters as either a caterpillar or a pupa.