Common Crow Butterfly vs Swallowtail Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Crow Butterfly | Swallowtail Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euploea core | Papilio machaon |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 85-95 mm wingspan | 65-86 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Crow Butterfly
Dark brown wings with rows of white marginal spots. Highly toxic due to alkaloids sequestered from its larval food plants.
Did You Know?
Males form large aggregations during the dry season, sometimes numbering in the millions.
Swallowtail Butterfly
Elegant butterfly with yellow wings marked with black veins and blue-red eyespots on hindwings. The tail extensions on hindwings divert predator attacks from the body.
Did You Know?
Swallowtail caterpillars have a hidden orange forked organ called an osmeterium that they pop out from behind their head when threatened, releasing a foul smell.