Figure of Eight Moth vs Palamedes Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Figure of Eight Moth | Palamedes Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diloba caeruleocephala | Papilio palamedes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 35-40 mm wingspan | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Southeastern United States coastal plain |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern; threatened by laurel wilt disease k |
Figure of Eight Moth
Named for the figure-of-eight marking on its grey forewing, this autumn-flying moth is often found at ivy blossom. Its caterpillar is blue-grey with yellow stripes.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few moths that flies and breeds in late autumn when most species have already ended their season.
Palamedes Swallowtail
A large dark swallowtail of southern swamp forests with yellow bands and a distinctive yellow postmedial stripe on the hindwing underside. It has a slow, sailing flight through the forest understory.
Did You Know?
The spread of laurel wilt fungus, which kills red bay trees, now threatens this butterfly across much of its range.