Palamedes Swallowtail vs Sallow
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Palamedes Swallowtail | Sallow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio palamedes | Xanthia icteritia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 100-130 mm wingspan | 30-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States coastal plain | Europe |
| 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.
Sallow
A pretty golden-yellow moth found in autumn, associated with sallow trees. Adults can be attracted to sugar or wine rope. Larvae feed on sallow catkins before descending to feed on low plants.
Did You Know?
Larvae begin life eating sallow catkins high in trees, then descend to complete development on ground-level plants.