Tailed Jay vs Paradise Birdwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tailed Jay | Paradise Birdwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphium agamemnon | Ornithoptera paradisea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | Wingspan 80-100mm | 120-170 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | Oceania (Papua New Guinea) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Tailed Jay
A fast-flying black swallowtail butterfly covered with spots of green or blue-green. It rarely settles and is constantly in motion.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few butterflies that flaps its wings even while feeding on flowers never fully stopping.
Paradise Birdwing
A spectacular birdwing butterfly endemic to Papua New Guinea, notable for the elongated tails on the male's hindwings. Males display brilliant green and gold colouration. It is found in lowland and hill forests.
Did You Know?
The male's long hindwing tails trail behind in flight, creating a spectacularly graceful display reminiscent of a bird of paradise.