Hispaniolan Swallowtail vs Silky Hairstreak
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hispaniolan Swallowtail | Silky Hairstreak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio aristodemus | Pseudalmenus chlorinda |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 90-110 mm wingspan | 2.5-3.5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Hispaniola, Florida Keys, Cuba | Australia |
| 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.
Silky Hairstreak
A small dark butterfly with metallic blue-green sheen and orange-spotted hindwing tails. Its larvae have a mutualistic relationship with ants.
Did You Know?
Ants guard the caterpillars in exchange for sugary secretions from special glands on the larvae.