Luzon Peacock Swallowtail vs Wahlberg's Flower Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Luzon Peacock Swallowtail | Wahlberg's Flower Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio chikae | Pseudocreobotra amarae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Papilionidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 100-120 mm wingspan | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Luzon, Philippines (highly restricted range) | Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania |
| 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.
Wahlberg's Flower Mantis
A small East African flower mantis with spiny projections on its abdomen and thorax. Its coloring ranges from white to green depending on the habitat.
Did You Know?
The thoracic spines make it one of the most heavily ornamented flower mantises in Africa.