Peacock Butterfly vs Silvestri's Jumping Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peacock Butterfly | Silvestri's Jumping Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aglais io | Pedetontus silvestrii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Archaeognatha |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Machilidae |
| Size | 50-55 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Japan, East Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Peacock Butterfly
Reddish-brown wings with four large blue and yellow eyespots resembling peacock feathers. Undersides are nearly black, providing camouflage when at rest.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it rapidly opens its wings to flash its eyespots while making a hissing sound.
Silvestri's Jumping Bristletail
A well-studied bristletail from Japan and eastern Asia. Recent molecular studies have revealed cryptic species within this lineage.
Did You Know?
Molecular studies have revealed it may actually be a complex of several cryptic species.