Green Dragontail vs African Map Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Dragontail | African Map Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamproptera meges | Cyrestis camillus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm wingspan, tails up to 30 mm | 45-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia) | West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Dragontail
A diminutive swallowtail butterfly with translucent green-tinted wings and extraordinarily long, slender tail streamers on the hindwings. It hovers like a hummingbird while feeding.
Did You Know?
It is one of the smallest swallowtails in the world and its hovering flight, combined with translucent wings, makes it look like a tiny dragonfly.
African Map Butterfly
A delicate white butterfly with fine dark lines across its wings resembling a map or circuit board. It rests with wings spread flat on leaves.
Did You Know?
Its translucent white wings and fine line pattern make it almost invisible when it rests on pale bark or lichen.