Red Helen vs Neotropical Pergid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Helen | Neotropical Pergid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio helenus | Acordulecera dorsalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 110-140 mm wingspan | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos) | Central and South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Helen
A large, elegant swallowtail butterfly with black wings marked by large creamy-white patches on the hindwings and red crescents along the hindwing margin. It has a slow, sailing flight.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar has an osmeterium, a bright orange forked organ behind the head that releases a foul smell to deter predators.
Neotropical Pergid Sawfly
A small, dark pergid sawfly found across Central and South America. Adults have compact bodies with relatively short antennae.
Did You Know?
The Neotropical Pergidae have undergone a remarkable radiation in South America, filling ecological niches occupied by tenthredinids in the Northern Hemisphere.