Jamides celeno vs African Giant Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jamides celeno | African Giant Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Jamides celeno | Papilio antimachus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan | 180-250 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Jamides celeno
Small pale blue butterfly with white-striped underside and orange-crowned eyespots near the tail. Common in tropical Asian gardens.
Did You Know?
Its common name, Common Cerulean, comes from the vivid sky-blue of the male's upper wings.
African Giant Swallowtail
The largest butterfly in Africa with a wingspan of up to 250 mm. It flies at great heights in the canopy and is rarely seen by casual observers.
Did You Know?
It is believed to be toxic to predators and is one of the few butterflies that has no known mimics.