Naga Nawab Butterfly vs South American Tree Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Naga Nawab Butterfly | South American Tree Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyura nepenthes | Nasutitermes similis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Termitidae |
| Size | Wingspan 70-90 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | India, Nepal, Myanmar, China | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
South American Tree Termite
A common Neotropical nasute termite building carton nests on trees throughout South American forests. Colonies are moderately large with well-organized soldier defense. Workers forage along covered galleries on tree bark.
Did You Know?
Multiple carton nests of this species in a single tree can be interconnected by covered highways running along branches, forming a super-colony network.