Homerus Swallowtail vs True Armyworm Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Homerus Swallowtail | True Armyworm Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio homerus | Mythimna unipuncta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 130-150 mm wingspan | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Jamaica (Blue Mountains and John Crow Mountains only) | North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania |
| 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.
True Armyworm Moth
A tawny-brown moth with a single white dot on each forewing. Its larvae march in armies across fields, devastating cereal crops.
Did You Know?
Larvae travel in large groups across the ground like a marching army, hence the common name.