Eastern Tiger Swallowtail vs Schaus Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Tiger Swallowtail | Schaus Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio glaucus | Heraclides aristodemus ponceanus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 79-140 mm wingspan | 83-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Florida Keys, United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Schaus Swallowtail
A dark swallowtail with yellow bands and rusty-brown hindwing patches restricted to hardwood hammocks of the Florida Keys. It is one of the most endangered butterflies in the United States.
Did You Know?
After Hurricane Andrew in 1992 nearly wiped out the species, a captive breeding program at the University of Florida saved it from extinction.