Green Sedge vs Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Sedge | Eastern Tiger Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhyacophila dorsalis | Papilio glaucus |
| Order | Trichoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Rhyacophilidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 79-140 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Sedge
A free-living caddisfly larva that does not build a case, instead roaming the streambed as an active predator. Adults have greenish wings.
Did You Know?
Unlike most caddisflies, green sedge larvae are caseless predators that hunt like underwater wolves among the stream cobbles.
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
A large yellow butterfly with bold black tiger stripes and blue and orange markings on the hindwing margins. Females can occur in a dark morph mimicking the toxic pipevine swallowtail.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar has large false eyespots and can evert an orange forked gland called an osmeterium that emits a foul smell to deter predators.