Great Nawab vs Transparent Burnet Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Nawab | Transparent Burnet Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyura eudamippus | Methona confusa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 85-110 mm wingspan | 55-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar) and Himalayas | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Nawab
A large and powerful butterfly with pale green-white uppersides and richly marked brown and olive undersides. The hindwings have short pointed tails and the flight is fast and commanding.
Did You Know?
It is attracted to fermented fruit bait and will return repeatedly to the same feeding spot, making it relatively easy to observe.
Transparent Burnet Moth
A delicate butterfly with almost entirely transparent wings bordered by dark brown and orange margins. It is part of a mimicry complex involving several toxic species. Its slow, floating flight and transparency make it difficult for predators to track.
Did You Know?
Its transparent wings make it extremely difficult for birds to pursue in flight because predators lose visual track of the nearly invisible insect against complex backgrounds.