Green Dragontail vs Apple Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Dragontail | Apple Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamproptera meges | Brachycentrus appalachia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Brachycentridae |
| Size | 40-55 mm wingspan, tails up to 30 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Dragontail
A diminutive swallowtail butterfly with translucent green-tinted wings and extraordinarily long, slender tail streamers on the hindwings. It hovers like a hummingbird while feeding.
Did You Know?
It is one of the smallest swallowtails in the world and its hovering flight, combined with translucent wings, makes it look like a tiny dragonfly.
Apple Caddis
A caddisfly of Appalachian streams that builds tapered square cases from plant material. Larvae orient their cases facing into the current for filter feeding.
Did You Know?
The square cross-section of the case is thought to reduce drag in fast currents.