Mormon Metalmark vs Mocker Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mormon Metalmark | Mocker Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apodemia mormo | Papilio dardanus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm wingspan | 80-105 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America from Canada to Mexico | Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern (species); some subspecies criticall | Least Concern |
Mormon Metalmark
A small butterfly with dark brown wings covered in white spots arranged in irregular bands. Several of its subspecies are critically endangered.
Did You Know?
The Lange's metalmark subspecies, restricted to a single sand dune in California, is one of the rarest butterflies in the world.
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.