African Giant Swallowtail vs Greenland Copper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Giant Swallowtail | Greenland Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio antimachus | Lycaena phlaeas polaris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 180-250 mm wingspan | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | Greenland, Iceland, Arctic Scandinavia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
African Giant Swallowtail
The largest butterfly in Africa with a wingspan of up to 250 mm. It flies at great heights in the canopy and is rarely seen by casual observers.
Did You Know?
It is believed to be toxic to predators and is one of the few butterflies that has no known mimics.
Greenland Copper
The Arctic subspecies of the small copper butterfly, smaller and darker than its temperate counterparts. The forewings are bright copper-orange with dark spots. It is one of few butterflies found in southern Greenland.
Did You Know?
The Greenland population is believed to have survived the last Ice Age in a coastal refugium, making it a true glacial relict.