Green Dragontail vs Stream Jewelwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Dragontail | Stream Jewelwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamproptera meges | Neurobasis chinensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Papilionidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm wingspan, tails up to 30 mm | 50-65 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia) | Asia, Oceania |
| 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.
Stream Jewelwing
A spectacular tropical damselfly where males have iridescent metallic green hindwings that flash in sunlight. Females have bronze-brown wings with white tips.
Did You Know?
Males flash their brilliant metallic green hindwings like semaphore flags to signal territory ownership.