Jungle Nymph Spittlebug vs Birdwing Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jungle Nymph Spittlebug | Birdwing Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cosmoscarta bispecularis | Ornithoptera alexandrae |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cercopidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 210-310 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Jungle Nymph Spittlebug
A colorful Southeast Asian froghopper with metallic blue-black and orange markings. It feeds on tropical plants and is often collected for its beauty.
Did You Know?
Its striking metallic coloration makes it one of the most visually impressive members of the entire spittlebug family.
Birdwing Butterfly
The largest butterfly in the world with a wingspan up to 31 cm. Found only in a small area of Papua New Guinea. Females are larger but males have brighter blue-green coloring.
Did You Know?
Queen Alexandras birdwing is so large it was first collected by shooting it with a shotgun — it remains the worlds largest butterfly with a wingspan wider than a dinner plate.