Japanese Antlion vs Palamedes Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Antlion | Palamedes Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hagenomyia micans | Papilio palamedes |
| Order | Neuroptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Myrmeleontidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 60-80 mm wingspan | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, Eastern China | Southeastern United States coastal plain |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern; threatened by laurel wilt disease k |
Japanese Antlion
A large East Asian antlion with glossy wings and a robust body. A familiar summer insect across Japan attracted to artificial lights.
Did You Know?
In Japanese folklore, antlion larvae are called 'arijigoku' meaning 'ant hell.'
Palamedes Swallowtail
A large dark swallowtail of southern swamp forests with yellow bands and a distinctive yellow postmedial stripe on the hindwing underside. It has a slow, sailing flight through the forest understory.
Did You Know?
The spread of laurel wilt fungus, which kills red bay trees, now threatens this butterfly across much of its range.