Common Lime Butterfly vs Clouded Apollo
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Lime Butterfly | Clouded Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio demoleus | Parnassius mnemosyne |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 80-100 mm wingspan | 52-62 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, Caribbean | Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Common Lime Butterfly
Black swallowtail covered in pale yellow spots and lacking hindwing tails. A major pest of citrus across Asia and recently invaded the Caribbean.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most successful invasive butterflies, having colonized the Caribbean since 2004.
Clouded Apollo
A delicate, semi-translucent white butterfly with dark wing veins and small dark spots. It flies slowly through woodland clearings in late spring.
Did You Know?
Its translucent wings lack the typical scales found on most butterflies, giving them a ghostly appearance.