Homerus Swallowtail vs Fimble Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Homerus Swallowtail | Fimble Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio homerus | Hemerobius fenestratus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 130-150 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Jamaica (Blue Mountains and John Crow Mountains only) | Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Russia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Homerus Swallowtail
The largest butterfly in the Americas, with a wingspan reaching 150 mm and bold black and yellow patterning. It is endemic to Jamaica and restricted to two mountain ranges.
Did You Know?
Fewer than an estimated 500 adults exist in the wild, confined to shrinking patches of Jamaican mountain forest.
Fimble Brown Lacewing
A small brown lacewing with fenestrate wing markings found in boreal forests. Associated with spruce and birch in northern latitudes.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most cold-tolerant brown lacewings, found well into the subarctic zone.