Malabar Banded Peacock vs Six-spot Burnet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malabar Banded Peacock | Six-spot Burnet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio buddha | Zygaena filipendulae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Zygaenidae |
| Size | 90-120 mm wingspan | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | South Asia (India, endemic to the Western Ghats) | Europe, western Asia |
| 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.
Six-spot Burnet
A day-flying moth with metallic blue-black forewings bearing six crimson spots. Its bright colours warn predators of its cyanide-based chemical defences.
Did You Know?
Both the larvae and adults contain hydrogen cyanide, making them highly toxic to predators.