Nymphidium mantus vs Meadow Argus
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nymphidium mantus | Meadow Argus |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nymphidium mantus | Junonia villida |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 28-35 mm wingspan | 4-5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nymphidium mantus
White butterfly with dark wing edges resembling a tiny pierid. Caterpillars are tended by ants in a mutualistic relationship.
Did You Know?
Larvae produce ant-attracting secretions and are guarded by aggressive ant colonies.
Meadow Argus
A medium-sized brown butterfly with prominent eyespots on each wing. It is one of Australia's most common and widespread butterflies.
Did You Know?
The conspicuous eyespots on its wings are thought to startle predators or deflect attacks from the body.