Common Nawab vs Jewel Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Nawab | Jewel Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyura athamas | Carabus auronitens |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Carabidae |
| Size | Wingspan 70-90mm | 22-30 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Central Europe, Western Europe |
| 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.
Jewel Ground Beetle
A strikingly beautiful ground beetle with bright gold and green metallic coloring. It inhabits mountain forests across central Europe.
Did You Know?
Its brilliant golden color comes from microscopic surface structures that diffract light rather than from pigments.