Angola White Lady Swallowtail vs Tawny Emperor
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Angola White Lady Swallowtail | Tawny Emperor |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphium angolanus | Asterocampa clyton |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 70-90 mm wingspan | 40-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, DRC, Ghana) | Eastern and Central North America |
| 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.
Tawny Emperor
A warm tawny-brown butterfly with dark bars and a row of small eyespots on the hindwing. Unlike most butterflies, it rarely visits flowers, preferring tree sap and rotting fruit.
Did You Know?
It is strongly attracted to human perspiration and will readily land on sweaty hikers.