Malabar Banded Peacock vs Skipper Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malabar Banded Peacock | Skipper Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio buddha | Epargyreus clarus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 90-120 mm wingspan | 44-67 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia (India, endemic to the Western Ghats) | North America |
| 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.
Skipper Butterfly
A stout-bodied butterfly with hooked antennae, brown wings with golden spots on the forewing, and a distinctive silver patch on the hindwing underside. It has a rapid, darting flight.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar builds a silk-lined leaf shelter and can eject its droppings up to 150 centimeters away to avoid attracting parasitic wasps.