Citrus Swallowtail vs Rounded Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Citrus Swallowtail | Rounded Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio demodocus | Calephelis perditalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 90-120 mm wingspan | 20-26 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar | South Texas, northeastern Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Citrus Swallowtail
A common large swallowtail with cream and black patterned wings and blue-red eyespots on the hindwings. It is widespread across sub-Saharan Africa.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars have a forked orange osmeterium they inflate from behind their head to deter predators with a foul smell.
Rounded Metalmark
A small reddish-brown metalmark with distinctly rounded wing margins and two rows of metallic silvery spots. It is found in subtropical scrublands near the Mexican border.
Did You Know?
It is so obscure that some populations were only discovered through targeted surveys of rare habitat in the Rio Grande Valley.