Malabar Large White vs Mother-of-Pearl Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malabar Large White | Mother-of-Pearl Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pieris brassicae mahometana | Protogoniomorpha parhassus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm wingspan | 70-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Western Ghats, India | Central Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa |
| 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.
Mother-of-Pearl Butterfly
A large butterfly with shimmering pearly white wings that reflect iridescent blue and pink. It inhabits deep forest where it glides through shaded clearings.
Did You Know?
The pearlescent sheen on its wings is produced by tiny overlapping scales that act as multilayer reflectors.