Naga Nawab Butterfly vs Dogwood Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Naga Nawab Butterfly | Dogwood Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyura nepenthes | Synanthedon scitula |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Sesiidae |
| Size | Wingspan 70-90 mm | 18–23 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | India, Nepal, Myanmar, China | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Naga Nawab Butterfly
A powerful fast-flying butterfly with green-washed wings and short tails on the hindwings. It is drawn to rotting fruit and animal dung rather than flowers.
Did You Know?
Unlike most butterflies, it never visits flowers and feeds exclusively on fermenting organic matter.
Dogwood Borer
A clearwing moth whose larvae bore beneath the bark of dogwood, apple, and other trees. It is a significant pest of apple orchards on dwarfing rootstocks.
Did You Know?
It preferentially attacks the swollen graft unions on dwarf apple trees, which can kill productive orchard trees.