Japanese Comma Butterfly vs Nettle-tree Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Comma Butterfly | Nettle-tree Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nymphalis vaualbum | Libythea celtis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm wingspan | Wingspan 40-50mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan/Korea | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Comma Butterfly
Known as 'erutateha' in Japanese, a large nymphalid butterfly with deeply scalloped wing edges. The undersides provide excellent bark camouflage. Adults overwinter and can be seen flying on warm winter days.
Did You Know?
This butterfly hibernates through winter as an adult and can sometimes be seen flying on unusually warm days in January and February in Japan.
Nettle-tree Butterfly
A medium butterfly with angular wings and an extremely long snout formed by elongated palps. Its wings are dark brown with orange patches.
Did You Know?
Its elongated palps give it the longest snout of any European butterfly making it instantly recognizable.