Citrus Swallowtail vs White-footed Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Citrus Swallowtail | White-footed Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio demodocus | Technomyrmex difficilis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 90-120 mm wingspan | 2.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar | Southeast Asia, Southeastern United States, Caribbean |
| 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.
White-footed Ant
A small black ant with pale tarsi that forms enormous colonies numbering in the millions. It is a serious pest in Florida and other subtropical regions.
Did You Know?
Up to half of all workers in a colony are fertile, giving them an extraordinary reproductive rate compared to other ant species.