Eighty-eight Butterfly vs Crimson Rose
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eighty-eight Butterfly | Crimson Rose |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diaethria clymena | Pachliopta hector |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | Wingspan 30-40mm | Wingspan 90-120mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eighty-eight Butterfly
A small butterfly with striking black and white markings on its underwings that clearly spell out the number 88 or 89.
Did You Know?
The number 88 pattern on its wings is so precise that it appears to have been printed making it one of the most photographed butterflies.
Crimson Rose
A striking black swallowtail with bright crimson patches on the hindwings and a red body. It is a model species for mimicry by other butterflies.
Did You Know?
Its body contains toxic aristolochic acids from its larval food plant making it unpalatable and a model for multiple mimic species.