Great Mormon vs Blue Triangle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Mormon | Blue Triangle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio memnon | Graphium sarpedon |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | Wingspan 120-150mm | 6-8 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Australia, Southeast Asia, India |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Mormon
A large swallowtail butterfly where females come in multiple dramatically different forms mimicking various toxic butterfly species. Males are uniformly dark.
Did You Know?
Females exist in over 20 different color forms each mimicking a different toxic butterfly species for protection.
Blue Triangle
A swift-flying black swallowtail with a band of translucent blue-green spots across both wings. It is common along the east coast of Australia.
Did You Know?
It has adapted to feed on the introduced camphor laurel, turning an invasive weed into a food source.