Peacock Butterfly vs Southern Snout Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peacock Butterfly | Southern Snout Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aglais io | Libytheana carinenta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 50-55 mm wingspan | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southern United States through Central and South America |
| 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.
Southern Snout Butterfly
A medium-sized butterfly with an extremely elongated snout formed by its labial palps, giving it a unique beak-like profile. Its angular orange and brown wings resemble dead leaves.
Did You Know?
Spectacular mass migrations of millions of individuals sometimes darken the skies in Texas.