Banded Swallowtail vs Citrus Leafminer Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Swallowtail | Citrus Leafminer Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio demolion | Cirrospilus ingenuus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Eulophidae |
| Size | 80-110 mm wingspan | 1-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Borneo, Philippines) | Asia, Africa, Americas, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded Swallowtail
A medium-large swallowtail with dark brown-black wings bearing a broad pale greenish-yellow band across both forewings and hindwings. The hindwings have a short, spatula-shaped tail.
Did You Know?
Males often gather in large numbers at muddy puddles to obtain dissolved minerals, a behavior known as mud-puddling.
Citrus Leafminer Parasitoid
A tiny ectoparasitoid wasp that attacks citrus leafminer larvae inside their leaf mines. It has been introduced to many citrus-growing regions.
Did You Know?
The wasp stings through the leaf tissue to paralyze the leafminer larva hiding inside.