Common Nawab vs Common Tiger
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Nawab | Common Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyura athamas | Danaus genutia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | Wingspan 70-90mm | 70-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Nawab
A large butterfly with pale green-white wings edged in black with two prominent hindwing tails. It has a powerful fast flight and is rarely seen feeding on flowers.
Did You Know?
Instead of flowers it feeds on rotting fruit, tree sap, and animal dung using its proboscis to probe wet surfaces.
Common Tiger
A tawny-orange butterfly with black veins and white-spotted black wing margins, resembling the Monarch butterfly. Its bold coloration warns predators of the toxic cardenolides sequestered from milkweed host plants.
Did You Know?
Males possess specialized hair pencils on their abdomens that release pheromones during courtship to attract females.