Small Goldenring vs Malabar Banded Peacock

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Small Goldenring Malabar Banded Peacock
Scientific Name Cordulegaster trinacriae Papilio buddha
Order Odonata Lepidoptera
Family Cordulegastridae Papilionidae
Size 65-74 mm 90-120 mm wingspan
Habitat Rivers & Streams Rivers & Streams
Diet Omnivores Nectar Feeders
Regions Europe South Asia (India, endemic to the Western Ghats)
Conservation Near Threatened Least Concern

Small Goldenring

A Mediterranean goldenring dragonfly found in Italy and nearby regions. It is smaller than most goldenrings and inhabits warm lowland streams.

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Did You Know?

Its name refers to Sicily (Trinacria), where it was first scientifically described.

Malabar Banded Peacock

A striking swallowtail endemic to the Western Ghats with broad green bands across dark wings. Males congregate at mud puddles and stream banks in large numbers during the monsoon season.

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Did You Know?

This is the state butterfly of Kerala and is found exclusively in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot.