Great Orange Tip vs Freyer's Purple Emperor
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Orange Tip | Freyer's Purple Emperor |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hebomoia glaucippe | Apatura metis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | Wingspan 75-100mm | 60-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | Southeastern Europe, Central Asia, China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern (globally); rare and declining in Eu |
Great Orange Tip
The largest pierid butterfly in the world with white wings bearing brilliant orange tips. It has a fast powerful flight.
Did You Know?
Its underwing pattern perfectly mimics a dead leaf providing excellent camouflage when it rests with wings closed.
Freyer's Purple Emperor
A large, powerful butterfly closely related to the purple emperor but restricted to river valleys. Males display a brilliant purple-blue iridescence on the upper wing surface.
Did You Know?
Males patrol narrow sections of riverbank at high speed, chasing away all other large insects.