Homerus Swallowtail vs Underground Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Homerus Swallowtail | Underground Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio homerus | Labidus coecus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 130-150 mm wingspan | 2-7 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Jamaica (Blue Mountains and John Crow Mountains only) | Southern United States, Central America, South 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.
Underground Army Ant
A mostly subterranean army ant that occasionally surfaces in massive raiding columns across the Americas. Workers are pale yellow, reflecting their underground lifestyle.
Did You Know?
They are the most frequently encountered army ants in the Americas but are rarely seen because of their subterranean habits.