Eastern Tiger Swallowtail vs Blind Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Tiger Swallowtail | Blind Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio glaucus | Erebia pharte |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 79-140 mm wingspan | 28-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Meadows |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Alps, Carpathians |
| 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.
Blind Ringlet
A small, dark ringlet butterfly with reduced or absent eyespots. It flies in damp alpine meadows during the short mountain summer.
Did You Know?
Its common name refers to its often pupil-less eyespots.