African Map Butterfly vs Samoan Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Map Butterfly | Samoan Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyrestis camillus | Papilio godeffroyi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm wingspan | 70-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa | Oceania (Samoa) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
African Map Butterfly
A delicate white butterfly with fine dark lines across its wings resembling a map or circuit board. It rests with wings spread flat on leaves.
Did You Know?
Its translucent white wings and fine line pattern make it almost invisible when it rests on pale bark or lichen.
Samoan Swallowtail
A rare and beautiful swallowtail butterfly endemic to Samoa. It has dark wings with pale markings and is found in native forest. It is considered one of the rarest butterflies in the Pacific Islands.
Did You Know?
This is one of the most isolated swallowtail butterflies in the world, found only on the small islands of Samoa far from any other Papilio population.