Long-tailed Blue vs African Giant Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-tailed Blue | African Giant Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lampides boeticus | Papilio antimachus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 24-34 mm wingspan | 180-250 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Long-tailed Blue
A small pale violet-blue butterfly with thin hairlike tails on the hindwings and prominent false eyespots near them. It is one of the most widespread butterflies in the world.
Did You Know?
The false head pattern on the hindwing tails tricks predators into attacking the wrong end of the butterfly.
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.