Luzon Peacock Swallowtail vs Cuban Pygmy Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Luzon Peacock Swallowtail | Cuban Pygmy Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio chikae | Brephidium exilis thompsoni |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 100-120 mm wingspan | 12-18 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Luzon, Philippines (highly restricted range) | Cuba, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Not Evaluated |
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.
Cuban Pygmy Blue Butterfly
One of the smallest butterflies in the world, found in Cuba and the Caribbean. Its wingspan barely exceeds 15 mm.
Did You Know?
It is so tiny that it is often mistaken for a small moth or fly.