Fiji Swallowtail vs Large Oak Cynipid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fiji Swallowtail | Large Oak Cynipid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio schmeltzi | Cynips quercusfolii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Cynipidae |
| Size | 7-9 cm wingspan | 2.5–4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Fiji | Europe |
| Conservation | Endangered | Not Evaluated |
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.
Large Oak Cynipid
A gall wasp that induces cherry-sized galls on the undersides of oak leaves. The galls turn from green to red as they mature in autumn.
Did You Know?
The colorful galls were historically known as 'oak cherries' and were sometimes mistaken for real fruit by children.