Copper Jewel vs Spicebush Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Copper Jewel | Spicebush Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypochrysops ignitus | Papilio troilus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | Wingspan 90-130mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Copper Jewel
Brilliant coppery-orange upper wings with iridescent purple-blue reflections. One of Australia's most striking lycaenid butterflies.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are attended by meat ants that protect them in exchange for sugary secretions.
Spicebush Swallowtail
A dark swallowtail butterfly with blue-green hindwing scaling and orange spots. Its caterpillar has large false eyespots making it resemble a small snake.
Did You Know?
The young caterpillar mimics a bird dropping while the older caterpillar switches to mimicking a green tree snake.