Southern Birdwing vs Sunda Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Birdwing | Sunda Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Troides minos | Apriona swainsoni |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 140-190 mm wingspan | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia (India, endemic to the Western Ghats) | Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, Borneo), Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Southern Birdwing
India's largest butterfly, with a striking black and bright yellow color scheme. Males display velvety black forewings and brilliant golden-yellow hindwings, while females are larger with more subdued markings.
Did You Know?
The Southern Birdwing is the largest butterfly in India and holds a majestic, soaring flight pattern similar to a bird.
Sunda Longhorn
A large olive-grey lamiin with a dense covering of fine pubescence, found in the islands of Indonesia and the Philippines. It attacks a wide range of tropical hardwoods. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light.
Did You Know?
This species was named after the English naturalist William Swainson, who collected widely in the tropics.