Mother-of-Pearl Butterfly vs Owl Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mother-of-Pearl Butterfly | Owl Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Protogoniomorpha parhassus | Caligo memnon |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 70-90 mm wingspan | Wingspan 120-160mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa | South America, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Owl Butterfly
A very large tropical butterfly with enormous owl-eye patterns on the underside of its hindwings. The uppersides are deep blue-purple.
Did You Know?
The large eyespots on its underwings closely resemble the face of a screech owl which startles would-be predators.