Japanese Oakblue vs Paris Peacock
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Oakblue | Paris Peacock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arhopala japonica | Papilio paris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 90-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | South and Southeast Asia, southern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Oakblue
A beautiful lycaenid butterfly with brilliant metallic blue upperwings and cryptic brown underwings. Found in oak forests where its larvae live in association with ants. Known as 'murasaki-shijimi.'
Did You Know?
The caterpillars produce sweet secretions that attract ants, which then guard them from predators in a mutualistic relationship.
Paris Peacock
A magnificent large swallowtail with velvety black wings bearing a large iridescent blue-green patch on each hindwing that changes color with viewing angle. It frequents forest canopies.
Did You Know?
The shimmering blue-green patch on the hindwing is produced by nanoscale concavities in the wing scales that act like tiny mirrors.