Hispaniolan Swallowtail vs Peacock Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hispaniolan Swallowtail | Peacock Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio aristodemus | Aglais io |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 90-110 mm wingspan | 50-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Hispaniola, Florida Keys, Cuba | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Hispaniolan Swallowtail
A large swallowtail butterfly found in the Caribbean with yellow and dark brown wings. Several subspecies are endemic to different islands.
Did You Know?
The Florida Keys subspecies ponceanus is one of the rarest butterflies in the United States.
Peacock Butterfly
Reddish-brown wings with four large blue and yellow eyespots resembling peacock feathers. Undersides are nearly black, providing camouflage when at rest.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it rapidly opens its wings to flash its eyespots while making a hissing sound.