Paris Peacock vs Water Boatman
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Paris Peacock | Water Boatman |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio paris | Corixa punctata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Corixidae |
| Size | 90-120 mm wingspan | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia, southern China | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Paris Peacock
A magnificent large swallowtail with velvety black wings bearing a large iridescent blue-green patch on each hindwing that changes color with viewing angle. It frequents forest canopies.
Did You Know?
The shimmering blue-green patch on the hindwing is produced by nanoscale concavities in the wing scales that act like tiny mirrors.
Water Boatman
A small, oval aquatic bug with oar-like hind legs fringed with swimming hairs. Unlike most aquatic bugs, water boatmen are primarily herbivores that scrape algae from underwater surfaces.
Did You Know?
Male water boatmen produce the loudest sound relative to body size of any animal on Earth, singing at 99 decibels by rubbing a ridge on their genitalia against their abdomen.