Transparent Burnet vs Chinese Windmill Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Transparent Burnet | Chinese Windmill Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zygaena purpuralis | Byasa alcinous |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Zygaenidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 28-35 mm wingspan | Wingspan 75-95 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Transparent Burnet
A day-flying moth with semi-transparent red-streaked forewings. It is found in calcareous grasslands where wild thyme grows.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars feed exclusively on wild thyme, making it entirely dependent on this one plant.
Chinese Windmill Butterfly
A dark swallowtail with red-spotted hindwings that rotates its wings in a slow windmill-like pattern during flight. It is widespread in East Asian lowland forests.
Did You Know?
Its distinctive slow, spinning flight style gives it the common name windmill butterfly.