Common Tiger vs Paradise Birdwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Tiger | Paradise Birdwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Danaus genutia | Ornithoptera paradisea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 70-95 mm wingspan | 120-170 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh) | Oceania (Papua New Guinea) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Paradise Birdwing
A spectacular birdwing butterfly endemic to Papua New Guinea, notable for the elongated tails on the male's hindwings. Males display brilliant green and gold colouration. It is found in lowland and hill forests.
Did You Know?
The male's long hindwing tails trail behind in flight, creating a spectacularly graceful display reminiscent of a bird of paradise.