Paris Peacock vs Birch Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Paris Peacock | Birch Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio paris | Cimbex femoratus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 90-120 mm wingspan | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Parks |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia, southern China | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Paris Peacock
A magnificent large swallowtail with velvety black wings bearing a large iridescent blue-green patch on each hindwing that changes color with viewing angle. It frequents forest canopies.
Did You Know?
The shimmering blue-green patch on the hindwing is produced by nanoscale concavities in the wing scales that act like tiny mirrors.
Birch Sawfly
One of the largest European sawflies, with a stout body, clubbed antennae, and variable coloring from black to yellowish-brown. Larvae are large, pale green caterpillar-like grubs found curled on birch leaves.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, the large larva can squirt a jet of fluid from glands above its spiracles as a defensive mechanism.