Madagascan Giant Swallowtail vs Peacock Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madagascan Giant Swallowtail | Peacock Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pharmacophagus antenor | Aglais io |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 100-120 mm wingspan | 50-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Madagascan Giant Swallowtail
A large black swallowtail butterfly with red and white markings, endemic to Madagascar. It is the island's largest butterfly species.
Did You Know?
Larvae sequester toxic aristolochic acids from their host plant, making them unpalatable to birds.
Peacock Butterfly
Reddish-brown wings with four large blue and yellow eyespots resembling peacock feathers. Undersides are nearly black, providing camouflage when at rest.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it rapidly opens its wings to flash its eyespots while making a hissing sound.