Palamedes Swallowtail vs Mountain Net-Winged Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Palamedes Swallowtail | Mountain Net-Winged Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio palamedes | Blepharicera capitata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Blephariceridae |
| Size | 100-130 mm wingspan | 7-11 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States coastal plain | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern; threatened by laurel wilt disease k | Least Concern |
Palamedes Swallowtail
A large dark swallowtail of southern swamp forests with yellow bands and a distinctive yellow postmedial stripe on the hindwing underside. It has a slow, sailing flight through the forest understory.
Did You Know?
The spread of laurel wilt fungus, which kills red bay trees, now threatens this butterfly across much of its range.
Mountain Net-Winged Midge
A large net-winged midge of Appalachian mountain streams. Larvae require extremely clean, well-oxygenated water flowing over smooth bedrock.
Did You Know?
Females of some Blepharicera species are predatory on other small flies, catching them with their raptorial mouthparts.