Dewy Ringlet vs Palamedes Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dewy Ringlet | Palamedes Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia pandrose | Papilio palamedes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 34-42 mm wingspan | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Scandinavia, Urals | Southeastern United States coastal plain |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern; threatened by laurel wilt disease k |
Dewy Ringlet
A widespread alpine ringlet with grayish-brown wings and small eyespots. It is found across many mountain ranges from Scandinavia to the Balkans.
Did You Know?
It is the most widespread alpine ringlet species in Europe.
Palamedes Swallowtail
A large dark swallowtail of southern swamp forests with yellow bands and a distinctive yellow postmedial stripe on the hindwing underside. It has a slow, sailing flight through the forest understory.
Did You Know?
The spread of laurel wilt fungus, which kills red bay trees, now threatens this butterfly across much of its range.