Emerald Swallowtail vs Asian Marauder Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Swallowtail | Asian Marauder Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio palinurus | Dorylus laevigatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 80-100 mm wingspan | 2-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru) | Southeast Asia, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Emerald Swallowtail
A stunning swallowtail butterfly with broad bands of emerald green on black wings. The green color is produced by yellow and blue structural layers overlapping. It has graceful spatulate tails on the hindwings.
Did You Know?
The emerald green color is actually an optical illusion created by alternating layers of yellow and blue on the wing scales.
Asian Marauder Army Ant
A subterranean army ant of Southeast Asian forests that raids termite nests through underground tunnels. It is one of the few Dorylus species found in Asia.
Did You Know?
It represents an ancient Asian lineage of driver ants, showing that Dorylus once had a much wider range than Africa.