Mnestra's Ringlet vs Chinese Windmill Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mnestra's Ringlet | Chinese Windmill Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia mnestra | Byasa alcinous |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | Wingspan 75-95 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Alps | China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mnestra's Ringlet
A dark alpine ringlet with bright orange patches on its forewings. It inhabits steep, rocky grasslands at high elevations.
Did You Know?
It has a two-year life cycle, with larvae overwintering twice before pupating.
Chinese Windmill Butterfly
A dark swallowtail with red-spotted hindwings that rotates its wings in a slow windmill-like pattern during flight. It is widespread in East Asian lowland forests.
Did You Know?
Its distinctive slow, spinning flight style gives it the common name windmill butterfly.