Police Car Swallowtail vs Round-winged Muslin Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Police Car Swallowtail | Round-winged Muslin Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphium policenes | Thumatha senex |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 60-75 mm wingspan | 18-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, DRC, Ivory Coast) | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Round-winged Muslin Moth
A tiny moth with rounded translucent whitish wings marked with faint grey spots. It is among the smallest of the footman moths in Europe.
Did You Know?
Its translucent wings are so thin that text can be read through them.