Baronia Swallowtail vs Rosy Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Baronia Swallowtail | Rosy Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Baronia brevicornis | Catocala electa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 65-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Southwestern Mexico | Central and southern Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Baronia Swallowtail
The most primitive living swallowtail butterfly, restricted to a small area of southwestern Mexico. A true living fossil representing a lineage over 50 million years old.
Did You Know?
The most primitive living papilionid butterfly, with a lineage stretching back over 50 million years.
Rosy Underwing
A large moth with camouflaged grey-brown forewings hiding vivid rosy-pink and black hindwings. When disturbed, the flash of pink confuses predators as it drops from its perch.
Did You Know?
Like all underwing moths, it uses a startle display, flashing its bright hindwings then vanishing as it re-covers them.