Queen Butterfly vs Owl Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Queen Butterfly | Owl Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Danaus gilippus | Caligo memnon |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 67-78 mm wingspan | Wingspan 120-160mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern USA, Central and South America | South America, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Queen Butterfly
A close relative of the Monarch butterfly with similar orange coloring but darker. Found across the Americas. Like the Monarch, it sequesters toxic cardenolides from milkweed.
Did You Know?
A close cousin of the Monarch that is equally toxic but does not undertake the same famous migration.
Owl Butterfly
A very large tropical butterfly with enormous owl-eye patterns on the underside of its hindwings. The uppersides are deep blue-purple.
Did You Know?
The large eyespots on its underwings closely resemble the face of a screech owl which startles would-be predators.