Common Leopard vs Peacock Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Leopard | Peacock Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phalanta phalantha | Aglais io |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm wingspan | 50-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh) | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Leopard
A medium-sized tawny butterfly with black spots arranged in a leopard-like pattern across the wings. It has a rapid, gliding flight and is commonly seen sunbathing with wings spread open.
Did You Know?
This is one of the most adaptable butterflies in India, thriving equally well in remote forests and bustling city gardens.
Peacock Butterfly
Reddish-brown wings with four large blue and yellow eyespots resembling peacock feathers. Undersides are nearly black, providing camouflage when at rest.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it rapidly opens its wings to flash its eyespots while making a hissing sound.