Fiddler Beetle vs Japanese Spicebush Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fiddler Beetle | Japanese Spicebush Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupoecila australasiae | Papilio protenor |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 80-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fiddler Beetle
A distinctive scarab beetle with green and yellow violin-shaped markings on its back. It is commonly found in gardens across eastern Australia.
Did You Know?
The fiddle-shaped pattern on its back gives this beetle its common name.
Japanese Spicebush Swallowtail
A striking all-black swallowtail known as 'kuro-ageha' in Japanese. The hindwings have subtle red and blue markings. Common in wooded areas and gardens across Japan and Korea.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars of this species have a remarkable snake-mimicry defense, with large eyespots on their thorax that resemble a snake's head.