Rajah Brooke's Birdwing vs Moss Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rajah Brooke's Birdwing | Moss Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trogonoptera brookiana | Haemodiasma tessellata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | Wingspan 150-170mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Borneo, Sumatra |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
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.
Moss Katydid
A katydid with a body covered in textured bumps and green-brown coloring that mimics moss and bark. It is virtually invisible when pressed against a mossy branch.
Did You Know?
Its body surface even mimics the tiny structures of real moss, including sporophyte-like bumps across its wings.