Dragon Swallowtail vs Small Dusty Wave
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dragon Swallowtail | Small Dusty Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sericinus montela | Idaea seriata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 52-70 mm wingspan | 16-20 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Indoors |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | China, Korea, Russian Far East | Europe |
| 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.
Small Dusty Wave
A tiny pale moth with subtle wavy cross-lines. Commonly found inside buildings where larvae feed on dried organic matter. One of the few moths adapted to indoor living.
Did You Know?
One of the few moth species that has adapted to complete its life cycle entirely inside buildings.