Eastern Tiger Swallowtail vs Australian Emerald
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Tiger Swallowtail | Australian Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio glaucus | Hemicordulia australiae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Papilionidae | Corduliidae |
| Size | 79-140 mm wingspan | Body 4-5 cm; wingspan 6-7 cm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Australia, New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
A large yellow butterfly with bold black tiger stripes and blue and orange markings on the hindwing margins. Females can occur in a dark morph mimicking the toxic pipevine swallowtail.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar has large false eyespots and can evert an orange forked gland called an osmeterium that emits a foul smell to deter predators.
Australian Emerald
A metallic green-eyed dragonfly common near ponds and slow streams across Australia. It hovers sentrylike over water, earning its alternate name of Sentry Dragonfly.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the Sentry Dragonfly because it hovers motionless over water for extended periods.