Dragon Swallowtail vs Eyed Elater Glowworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dragon Swallowtail | Eyed Elater Glowworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sericinus montela | Phengodes fusciceps |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Phengodidae |
| Size | 52-70 mm wingspan | 15-25 mm (females) |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | China, Korea, Russian Far East | Eastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dragon Swallowtail
A delicate white swallowtail with black veins and red spots, bearing long spatulate tails. It has a weak fluttering flight close to the ground.
Did You Know?
It belongs to a primitive lineage of swallowtails that diverged from other papilionids over 60 million years ago.
Eyed Elater Glowworm
A railroad worm beetle whose larviform females emit light from paired organs along the body. Males are short-lived, winged, and do not glow.
Did You Know?
Females produce both green light from their body segments and red light from their head, resembling a tiny railroad train at night.