Common Tree Nymph vs Southern Birdwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Tree Nymph | Southern Birdwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Idea stolli | Troides minos |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 130-170 mm wingspan | 140-190 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Borneo, Sulawesi, Philippines, Maluku) | South Asia (India, endemic to the Western Ghats) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Tree Nymph
A very large butterfly with translucent white wings heavily veined and spotted in black. It flies with a slow, lazy, paper-kite fluttering motion through the forest understory.
Did You Know?
Its slow, floating flight advertises its toxicity to predators - the caterpillars store alkaloids from their host plants that persist into adulthood.
Southern Birdwing
India's largest butterfly, with a striking black and bright yellow color scheme. Males display velvety black forewings and brilliant golden-yellow hindwings, while females are larger with more subdued markings.
Did You Know?
The Southern Birdwing is the largest butterfly in India and holds a majestic, soaring flight pattern similar to a bird.