Seychelles Giant Millipede vs Birdwing Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Seychelles Giant Millipede | Birdwing Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Seychelleptus seychellarum | Ornithoptera alexandrae |
| Order | Spirostreptida | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Spirostreptidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 180-250 mm | 210-310 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Seychelles | Oceania |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Endangered |
Seychelles Giant Millipede
The largest millipede in the Seychelles reaching up to 25 cm long. It is a slow-moving detritivore found in native forests.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it coils into a tight spiral and secretes a foul-smelling defensive fluid.
Birdwing Butterfly
The largest butterfly in the world with a wingspan up to 31 cm. Found only in a small area of Papua New Guinea. Females are larger but males have brighter blue-green coloring.
Did You Know?
Queen Alexandras birdwing is so large it was first collected by shooting it with a shotgun — it remains the worlds largest butterfly with a wingspan wider than a dinner plate.