Rajah Brooke's Birdwing vs Green Silver-lines
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rajah Brooke's Birdwing | Green Silver-lines |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trogonoptera brookiana | Pseudoips prasinana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Nolidae |
| Size | Wingspan 150-170mm | 33-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Rajah Brooke's Birdwing
A striking birdwing butterfly with jet black wings crossed by brilliant electric green tooth-shaped markings. It is the national butterfly of Malaysia.
Did You Know?
It was named after Sir James Brooke the first White Rajah of Sarawak by Alfred Russel Wallace who collected the first specimen.
Green Silver-lines
A vivid bright-green moth with three diagonal white or silver lines across each forewing. It is one of the most beautiful small moths encountered at light traps.
Did You Know?
Unlike most green moths, its colour is relatively stable and does not fade quickly in museum collections.