Homerus Swallowtail vs Pine White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Homerus Swallowtail | Pine White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio homerus | Neophasia menapia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 130-150 mm wingspan | 42-52 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Jamaica (Blue Mountains and John Crow Mountains only) | Western North America |
| 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.
Pine White
Delicate white butterfly with black forewing veins. Uniquely among pierids, larvae feed on conifer needles rather than broadleaf plants.
Did You Know?
Periodic population explosions can defoliate large stands of ponderosa pine forest.