Malabar Banded Peacock vs Hunt's Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malabar Banded Peacock | Hunt's Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio buddha | Bombus huntii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Apidae |
| Size | 90-120 mm wingspan | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Meadows |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia (India, endemic to the Western Ghats) | Western North America from British Columbia to Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malabar Banded Peacock
A striking swallowtail endemic to the Western Ghats with broad green bands across dark wings. Males congregate at mud puddles and stream banks in large numbers during the monsoon season.
Did You Know?
This is the state butterfly of Kerala and is found exclusively in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot.
Hunt's Bumble Bee
A medium-sized bumble bee with orange, black, and yellow banding commonly found in the western United States. It is an important pollinator of both wildflowers and crops.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few bumble bee species that has maintained stable populations while many others have declined.