Common Mime vs Great Banded Grayling
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Mime | Great Banded Grayling |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio clytia | Brintesia circe |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 80-100 mm wingspan | 60-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos) | Southern and central Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Mime
A polymorphic swallowtail butterfly that exists in two main forms: one mimicking the toxic Common Crow and the other mimicking the Blue Tiger. Both forms lack the typical swallowtail tails.
Did You Know?
The two distinct forms are controlled by a single genetic switch, making it one of the best examples of genetic polymorphism in butterflies.
Great Banded Grayling
A large brown butterfly with a prominent white band across the hindwing underside, resembling a tree-trunk fragment. It settles on tree bark and rocks, becoming almost invisible.
Did You Know?
When it lands on a tree trunk, it tilts to eliminate its shadow, perfecting its bark-like camouflage.