Spicebush Swallowtail vs Elm Cimbicid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spicebush Swallowtail | Elm Cimbicid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio troilus | Cimbex luteus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | Wingspan 90-130mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Parks |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spicebush Swallowtail
A dark swallowtail butterfly with blue-green hindwing scaling and orange spots. Its caterpillar has large false eyespots making it resemble a small snake.
Did You Know?
The young caterpillar mimics a bird dropping while the older caterpillar switches to mimicking a green tree snake.
Elm Cimbicid Sawfly
A large, pale yellowish sawfly with conspicuous knobbed antennae. It is associated with elm trees where the large green larvae feed.
Did You Know?
This species has become less commonly recorded following the decline of elm populations due to Dutch elm disease across Europe.