Great Nawab vs White-legged Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Nawab | White-legged Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyura eudamippus | Platycnemis pennipes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Platycnemididae |
| Size | 85-110 mm wingspan | 32-37 mm body length |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar) and Himalayas | Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe |
| 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.
White-legged Damselfly
A pale, delicate damselfly with distinctively flattened white legs that the male waves during courtship displays. It prefers slow-flowing rivers and canals.
Did You Know?
Males display their expanded white legs like flags to attract females during courtship.