Samoan Swallowtail vs Small Heath Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Samoan Swallowtail | Small Heath Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio godeffroyi | Coenonympha pamphilus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 70-90 mm wingspan | 26-33 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania (Samoa) | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Samoan Swallowtail
A rare and beautiful swallowtail butterfly endemic to Samoa. It has dark wings with pale markings and is found in native forest. It is considered one of the rarest butterflies in the Pacific Islands.
Did You Know?
This is one of the most isolated swallowtail butterflies in the world, found only on the small islands of Samoa far from any other Papilio population.
Small Heath Butterfly
A small, plain orange-brown butterfly that always rests with its wings closed. It is one of the most widespread grassland butterflies in Europe.
Did You Know?
It never opens its wings when at rest, always keeping the underwing eyespot visible as a predator deflection.