Marbled Minor vs Swallowtail Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Marbled Minor | Swallowtail Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligia strigilis | Papilio machaon |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 65-86 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Marbled Minor
A small, cryptically marked moth that is extremely variable in pattern. Part of a complex of similar-looking species that can only be reliably separated by dissection.
Did You Know?
Part of a notoriously difficult species complex where three species look almost identical.
Swallowtail Butterfly
Elegant butterfly with yellow wings marked with black veins and blue-red eyespots on hindwings. The tail extensions on hindwings divert predator attacks from the body.
Did You Know?
Swallowtail caterpillars have a hidden orange forked organ called an osmeterium that they pop out from behind their head when threatened, releasing a foul smell.