Norse Grayling vs Great Nawab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Norse Grayling | Great Nawab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oeneis norna | Polyura eudamippus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 44-54 mm wingspan | 85-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar) and Himalayas |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Norse Grayling
A medium-sized grayish-brown butterfly with subtle orange patches and small eyespots. The wings have a semi-translucent quality that helps with camouflage on lichen-covered ground. It has an erratic, low flight.
Did You Know?
This butterfly emerges in alternate years only, with populations synchronized so that all adults in an area appear in the same year.
Great Nawab
A large and powerful butterfly with pale green-white uppersides and richly marked brown and olive undersides. The hindwings have short pointed tails and the flight is fast and commanding.
Did You Know?
It is attracted to fermented fruit bait and will return repeatedly to the same feeding spot, making it relatively easy to observe.