Common Lime Butterfly vs Saddleback Caterpillar Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Lime Butterfly | Saddleback Caterpillar Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio demoleus | Acharia stimulea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Limacodidae |
| Size | 80-100 mm wingspan | 26-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, Caribbean | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Saddleback Caterpillar Moth
A dark brown moth best known for its extraordinary caterpillar, which is bright green with a brown saddle-shaped marking and venomous spines. The sting causes intense burning pain.
Did You Know?
Its sting is among the most painful of any North American caterpillar and can cause nausea in sensitive individuals.