Malabar Banded Peacock vs Imported Cabbageworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malabar Banded Peacock | Imported Cabbageworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio buddha | Pieris rapae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 90-120 mm wingspan | 45-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Gardens |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Asia (India, endemic to the Western Ghats) | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Imported Cabbageworm
A common white butterfly whose velvety green caterpillars are among the most familiar vegetable garden pests. Adults are the small white butterflies frequently seen fluttering over gardens.
Did You Know?
Despite being called a cabbageworm, it is actually a butterfly caterpillar, not a worm or moth larva.