Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp vs Hispaniolan Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp | Hispaniolan Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Capitojoppa amazonica | Papilio aristodemus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 90-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Hispaniola, Florida Keys, Cuba |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Endangered |
Peruvian Parasitoid Wasp
Described in 2023 as a new genus from the hyperdiverse Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve in Peru. Part of a wave of new ichneumonid discoveries in Amazonian canopy.
Did You Know?
This wasp was so distinct from all known species that scientists had to create an entirely new genus to classify it — highlighting how much tropical insect diversity remains unknown.
Hispaniolan Swallowtail
A large swallowtail butterfly found in the Caribbean with yellow and dark brown wings. Several subspecies are endemic to different islands.
Did You Know?
The Florida Keys subspecies ponceanus is one of the rarest butterflies in the United States.