Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly vs Mother-of-Pearl Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly | Mother-of-Pearl Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nesobasis erythrops | Protogoniomorpha parhassus |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 3-4 cm | 70-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Fiji | Central Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Fijian Cave Swiftlet Dragonfly
An endemic Fijian damselfly found along shaded forest streams on Viti Levu. Males have distinctive red eyes and metallic green bodies.
Did You Know?
Fiji has over 20 endemic Nesobasis damselfly species, one of the richest island damselfly radiations.
Mother-of-Pearl Butterfly
A large butterfly with shimmering pearly white wings that reflect iridescent blue and pink. It inhabits deep forest where it glides through shaded clearings.
Did You Know?
The pearlescent sheen on its wings is produced by tiny overlapping scales that act as multilayer reflectors.