Dragon Swallowtail vs Maritime Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dragon Swallowtail | Maritime Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sericinus montela | Anisolabis maritima |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Anisolabididae |
| Size | 52-70 mm wingspan | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | China, Korea, Russian Far East | Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania |
| 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.
Maritime Earwig
A wingless earwig found in coastal habitats, living under driftwood and seaweed on beaches. It is dark brown to black with robust forceps.
Did You Know?
This earwig is one of the few insects adapted to the harsh intertidal zone, tolerating brief submersion in saltwater.