Gulf Fritillary vs Rajah Brooke's Birdwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gulf Fritillary | Rajah Brooke's Birdwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dione vanillae | Trogonoptera brookiana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 60-95 mm wingspan | Wingspan 150-170mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Gulf Fritillary
Bright orange wings with black markings above and elongated silver spots below. Despite its name, it belongs to the passion-vine butterfly subfamily.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are bright orange with black spines to warn predators of chemicals from passion vines.
Rajah Brooke's Birdwing
A striking birdwing butterfly with jet black wings crossed by brilliant electric green tooth-shaped markings. It is the national butterfly of Malaysia.
Did You Know?
It was named after Sir James Brooke the first White Rajah of Sarawak by Alfred Russel Wallace who collected the first specimen.