Long-tailed Blue vs Blue Mormon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-tailed Blue | Blue Mormon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lampides boeticus | Papilio polymnestor |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 24-34 mm wingspan | 120-150 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-tailed Blue
A small pale violet-blue butterfly with thin hairlike tails on the hindwings and prominent false eyespots near them. It is one of the most widespread butterflies in the world.
Did You Know?
The false head pattern on the hindwing tails tricks predators into attacking the wrong end of the butterfly.
Blue Mormon
A large, spectacular swallowtail butterfly with deep black wings overlaid with brilliant blue bands. It is one of the largest butterflies in India and the state butterfly of Maharashtra.
Did You Know?
The Blue Mormon is the state butterfly of Maharashtra and is protected under Indian wildlife law in certain states.