Angola White Lady Swallowtail vs Fringed Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Angola White Lady Swallowtail | Fringed Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphium angolanus | Pogonocherus hispidus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 70-90 mm wingspan | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, DRC, Ghana) | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Angola White Lady Swallowtail
A large swallowtail with black-and-white banded wings and a distinctive tail on each hindwing. It is a strong flier found in woodland and forest-savanna mosaic. Males are attracted to wet soil.
Did You Know?
This butterfly can fly long distances between forest patches, helping to maintain genetic connectivity among fragmented populations.
Fringed Longhorn
A tiny lamiin covered in tufts of erect bristles that give it a shaggy appearance. Found across Europe in hedgerows and woodland edges. Larvae develop in small dead twigs of various broadleaf trees.
Did You Know?
At barely 5 mm long, it is one of Europe's smallest cerambycids but is surprisingly widespread and common.