Neotropical Cotton Stainer vs Scarce Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Cotton Stainer | Scarce Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dysdercus peruvianus | Iphiclides podalirius |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pyrrhocoridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | Wingspan 64-84mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Neotropical Cotton Stainer
A bright red and black seed bug that feeds on cotton bolls and malvaceous plants. Its feeding stains cotton fibers, reducing commercial value.
Did You Know?
Its vivid red and black warning colors advertise chemical defenses that make it taste repulsive to bird predators.
Scarce Swallowtail
A pale yellow swallowtail butterfly with bold black tiger stripes and long tailed hindwings tipped with blue. It soars elegantly on updrafts.
Did You Know?
Males gather in large numbers at hilltops in a behavior called hilltopping to increase their chances of finding mates.