Common Graphium vs Corsican Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Graphium | Corsican Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphium leonidas | Papilio hospiton |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 65-80 mm wingspan | 68-76 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Senegal, Ivory Coast) | Corsica (France) and Sardinia (Italy) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Common Graphium
A striking swallowtail butterfly with black wings marked with pale blue-green translucent spots. It is a fast and powerful flier often seen in forest clearings. Males gather at mud puddles in large groups.
Did You Know?
Groups of up to 50 males can be seen drinking together at riverside mud puddles, creating a spectacular display of color.
Corsican Swallowtail
A large swallowtail endemic to the Mediterranean islands of Corsica and Sardinia with heavily patterned black and yellow wings. It is one of Europe's most threatened butterflies.
Did You Know?
It can hybridize with the common swallowtail where their ranges overlap, producing fertile hybrid offspring.