Five-bar Swordtail vs Loepa Yellow Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Five-bar Swordtail | Loepa Yellow Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphium antiphates | Loepa katinka |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 75-100 mm wingspan, tails up to 25 mm | 80-110 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Philippines) | India, Southeast Asia, southern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Five-bar Swordtail
An elegant swallowtail with pale creamy-white wings crossed by bold black zebra-like stripes and exceptionally long, narrow sword-shaped tails. It is a swift, darting flier.
Did You Know?
It is one of the fastest-flying butterflies in Southeast Asia and is notoriously difficult to catch due to its erratic zigzag flight pattern.
Loepa Yellow Silk Moth
A vivid yellow silk moth with large lavender-centered eyespots on all four wings. It is one of the most striking saturniids of the Asian tropics.
Did You Know?
The bright yellow color of Loepa katinka may serve as aposematic warning coloration, signaling to predators that it is unpalatable.