Rajah Brooke's Birdwing vs Small-eyed Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rajah Brooke's Birdwing | Small-eyed Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trogonoptera brookiana | Paonias myops |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | Wingspan 150-170mm | 45-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Small-eyed Sphinx Moth
A pinkish-brown sphinx moth whose hindwings bear a small blue eyespot ringed in black and yellow. It relies on camouflage at rest but flashes the eyespot when threatened.
Did You Know?
The species name 'myops' means 'short-sighted,' a reference to its notably small hindwing eyespot.