Corsican Swallowtail vs Evergreen Bagworm Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Corsican Swallowtail | Evergreen Bagworm Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio hospiton | Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Psychidae |
| Size | 68-76 mm wingspan | Males 25 mm wingspan; females wingless and legless |
| Habitat | Mountains | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Corsica (France) and Sardinia (Italy) | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
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.
Evergreen Bagworm Moth
A North American bagworm whose larvae construct spindle-shaped bags covered in bits of leaves and twigs. Heavy infestations can completely defoliate and kill ornamental evergreen trees.
Did You Know?
The adult female is so reduced that she is essentially a bag of eggs with no wings, legs, eyes, or functional mouthparts.