Golden Birdwing vs Ross's Alpine
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Birdwing | Ross's Alpine |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Troides aeacus | Erebia rossii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 140-170 mm wingspan | 34-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia, southern China | Arctic Alaska, northern Canada, Yukon Territory |
| Conservation | Least Concern; listed on CITES Appendix II | Least Concern |
Golden Birdwing
A large birdwing butterfly with velvety black forewings and brilliant golden-yellow hindwings. It is found across a wide range of Asian habitats from India to China.
Did You Know?
Like all birdwings, it is protected under international trade law, and collecting wild specimens is illegal in most countries.
Ross's Alpine
A dark brown butterfly with small reddish-orange eye spots on the forewings. Its cryptic coloration allows it to blend with dark tundra soils and rocks. It has a slow, bobbing flight pattern close to the ground.
Did You Know?
Named after the Arctic explorer Sir James Clark Ross, this butterfly takes two full years to develop from egg to adult.