Common Nawab vs Lichen Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Nawab | Lichen Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyura athamas | Dysonia sp. (Dysonia magdalenae) |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | Wingspan 70-90mm | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia |
| 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.
Lichen Katydid
A Central American katydid with a mottled gray-green body that perfectly mimics lichen on bark. It is nearly invisible when pressed against a tree trunk.
Did You Know?
It feeds on the same lichen it mimics, making it both predator and impersonator of its food source.