Spanish Festoon vs Dainty Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spanish Festoon | Dainty Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zerynthia rumina | Papilio anactus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 42-52 mm wingspan | 60-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spanish Festoon
A brightly patterned butterfly with zigzag black markings and red and yellow patches on its wings. It is a spring-flying species restricted to the western Mediterranean.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillar feeds on toxic birthwort plants, making both larva and adult distasteful to birds.
Dainty Swallowtail
A small, elegant swallowtail butterfly that is the most widespread Papilio species in Australia. It has black wings with rows of pale cream spots and subtle blue markings on the hindwings.
Did You Know?
Unlike most swallowtails, the Dainty Swallowtail is well adapted to arid inland environments and even deserts.