Four-spotted Footman Moth vs Banded Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-spotted Footman Moth | Banded Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lithosia quadra | Papilio demolion |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm wingspan | 80-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Borneo, Philippines) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Four-spotted Footman Moth
A large footman moth with strong sexual dimorphism; males are grey with two forewing spots, females yellow with four large blue-black spots. Females are significantly larger than males.
Did You Know?
When handled, it can exude a yellow fluid from its thorax that stains skin.
Banded Swallowtail
A medium-large swallowtail with dark brown-black wings bearing a broad pale greenish-yellow band across both forewings and hindwings. The hindwings have a short, spatula-shaped tail.
Did You Know?
Males often gather in large numbers at muddy puddles to obtain dissolved minerals, a behavior known as mud-puddling.