Fiji Swallowtail vs Lange's Metalmark Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fiji Swallowtail | Lange's Metalmark Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio schmeltzi | Apodemia mormo langei |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 7-9 cm wingspan | 2.5-3.5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Fiji | United States |
| Conservation | Endangered | Endangered |
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.
Lange's Metalmark Butterfly
A small metalmark butterfly found only at Antioch Dunes in California. Its larvae feed exclusively on naked-stemmed buckwheat.
Did You Know?
It was one of the first insects listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act in 1976.