Rajah Brooke's Birdwing vs Silver Birch Web-Spinning Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rajah Brooke's Birdwing | Silver Birch Web-Spinning Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trogonoptera brookiana | Pamphilius sylvaticus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Pamphiliidae |
| Size | Wingspan 150-170mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Silver Birch Web-Spinning Sawfly
A flat-bodied sawfly with long filiform antennae and a broad head. Larvae roll or fold birch leaves with silk and feed within the shelters.
Did You Know?
The flattened body shape of pamphiliid sawflies is an adaptation that allows adults to squeeze into tight spaces in leaf litter and bark crevices.