Police Car Swallowtail vs Lord Howe Island Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Police Car Swallowtail | Lord Howe Island Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphium policenes | Anoplognathus macleayi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 60-75 mm wingspan | 2-3 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, DRC, Ivory Coast) | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Police Car Swallowtail
A striking swallowtail butterfly with black wings covered in small pale green spots resembling a police car's livery. It has short hindwing tails and a rapid, darting flight. Common in forest areas throughout its range.
Did You Know?
Its common name comes from the black-and-white spotted pattern that was thought to resemble early police vehicles.
Lord Howe Island Beetle
A scarab beetle endemic to Lord Howe Island with metallic green coloring. It has suffered severe decline due to introduced rats.
Did You Know?
This beetle was once so abundant it was considered a pest but is now extremely rare after rat introduction in 1918.