Scarlet Tiger Moth vs Corsican Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet Tiger Moth | Corsican Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Callimorpha dominula | Papilio hospiton |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm wingspan | 68-76 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Corsica (France) and Sardinia (Italy) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Scarlet Tiger Moth
A striking day-flying moth with black forewings spotted with white and yellow, and brilliant scarlet hindwings. It played a key role in ecological genetics research.
Did You Know?
E.B. Ford used this species for his pioneering studies on genetic polymorphism and ecological genetics.
Corsican Swallowtail
A large swallowtail endemic to the Mediterranean islands of Corsica and Sardinia with heavily patterned black and yellow wings. It is one of Europe's most threatened butterflies.
Did You Know?
It can hybridize with the common swallowtail where their ranges overlap, producing fertile hybrid offspring.