Nettle-tree Butterfly vs Chinese Peacock Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle-tree Butterfly | Chinese Peacock Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libythea celtis | Papilio bianor |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | Wingspan 40-50mm | Wingspan 80-110 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nettle-tree Butterfly
A medium butterfly with angular wings and an extremely long snout formed by elongated palps. Its wings are dark brown with orange patches.
Did You Know?
Its elongated palps give it the longest snout of any European butterfly making it instantly recognizable.
Chinese Peacock Swallowtail
A large swallowtail with dark wings that shimmer with brilliant blue-green iridescence. Its hindwings feature red and blue eyespot markings near the tails.
Did You Know?
The stunning blue-green iridescence on its wings inspired research into photonic crystal nanostructures.