Mocker Swallowtail vs Ewingi Japygid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mocker Swallowtail | Ewingi Japygid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio dardanus | Catajapyx ewing |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diplura |
| Family | Papilionidae | Japygidae |
| Size | 80-105 mm wingspan | 5-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mocker Swallowtail
A remarkable swallowtail where females mimic several different toxic butterfly species while males look completely different. Males are yellow and black with tails.
Did You Know?
Females can occur in over a dozen different color forms, each mimicking a different toxic butterfly species.
Ewingi Japygid
A predatory dipluran found in soils of the southeastern United States. It uses its forceps-like cerci to capture small soil invertebrates.
Did You Know?
It uses its pincer-like cerci to grab prey, much like an earwig.