Malabar Large White vs Cruiser Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malabar Large White | Cruiser Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pieris brassicae mahometana | Vindula dejone |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm wingspan | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Western Ghats, India | Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Borneo, Sulawesi, Philippines) |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Malabar Large White
A rare subspecies of the Large White butterfly endemic to the Western Ghats of India. Found only in high-altitude forests. Threatened by habitat degradation.
Did You Know?
A high-altitude relict population isolated in the Western Ghats since the last ice age.
Cruiser Butterfly
A large butterfly with warm orange wings marked with black spots and lines. Males are bright tawny-orange while females are paler with more elaborate brown and white patterning.
Did You Know?
Males often patrol river courses and forest clearings with a powerful cruising flight, hence the common name.