Fiji Swallowtail vs Arctic Grayling
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fiji Swallowtail | Arctic Grayling |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio schmeltzi | Oeneis bore |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 7-9 cm wingspan | 38-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Fiji | Arctic Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia, Alaska, northern Canada |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Fiji Swallowtail
A swallowtail butterfly endemic to the Fiji Islands in the South Pacific. It inhabits native forest edges and clearings on Viti Levu and nearby islands.
Did You Know?
It is the only swallowtail butterfly native to Fiji's remote oceanic islands.
Arctic Grayling
A pale grayish-brown butterfly with a translucent, papery wing quality and subtle darker striations. Its cryptic appearance makes it nearly invisible on lichen-covered rocks. Adults are extremely wary and difficult to approach.
Did You Know?
When this butterfly lands on lichen-covered rocks, it tilts sideways to align its wing veins with the rock cracks, achieving near-perfect camouflage.