Eighty-eight Butterfly vs Great Helen
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eighty-eight Butterfly | Great Helen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diaethria clymena | Papilio iswara |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | Wingspan 30-40mm | 120-150 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Thailand, Myanmar) |
| 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.
Great Helen
A large, elegant swallowtail with dark velvety black wings bearing a broad white band across the hindwings and blue submarginal spots. The hindwings have distinctive spatulate tails.
Did You Know?
Males are often seen mud-puddling in large groups along forest streams, sometimes alongside dozens of other swallowtail species.