Emerald Swallowtail vs Neotropical Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Swallowtail | Neotropical Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio palinurus | Ommatius orenoquensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 80-100 mm wingspan | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru) | South America |
| 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.
Neotropical Robber Fly
A slender tropical robber fly found in South American lowland forests. It hunts from leaf tips in the forest understory.
Did You Know?
The genus Ommatius is one of the most species-rich robber fly genera in the tropics.