Great Helen vs Clouded Apollo
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Helen | Clouded Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio iswara | Parnassius mnemosyne |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 120-150 mm wingspan | 52-62 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Thailand, Myanmar) | Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Great Helen
A large, elegant swallowtail with dark velvety black wings bearing a broad white band across the hindwings and blue submarginal spots. The hindwings have distinctive spatulate tails.
Did You Know?
Males are often seen mud-puddling in large groups along forest streams, sometimes alongside dozens of other swallowtail species.
Clouded Apollo
A delicate, semi-translucent white butterfly with dark wing veins and small dark spots. It flies slowly through woodland clearings in late spring.
Did You Know?
Its translucent wings lack the typical scales found on most butterflies, giving them a ghostly appearance.