Luzon Peacock Swallowtail vs Bombardier Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Luzon Peacock Swallowtail | Bombardier Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio chikae | Brachinus crepitans |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 100-120 mm wingspan | 5-13 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Luzon, Philippines (highly restricted range) | Europe, North America, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Luzon Peacock Swallowtail
An extremely rare Philippine endemic with dark wings bearing brilliant green bands and large red-centered hindwing eyespots. It was only discovered in 1965.
Did You Know?
It was named after the Filipina lepidopterist Chika Okano, who contributed to Philippine butterfly taxonomy.
Bombardier Beetle
Defends itself with a boiling-hot chemical spray ejected from its abdomen at over 100°C. The reaction involves mixing hydroquinone and hydrogen peroxide.
Did You Know?
The bombardier beetle fires its chemical spray at 100°C in rapid pulses of about 70 per second, allowing its internal reaction chamber to avoid exploding.