Square-spot Rustic vs Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Square-spot Rustic | Eastern Tiger Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xestia xanthographa | Papilio glaucus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | 79-140 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Square-spot Rustic
An extremely common autumn-flying moth with a diagnostic square stigma on the forewing. One of the most abundant moths in British gardens. Larvae feed on grasses.
Did You Know?
Often the single most abundant moth species in garden moth traps during September.
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
A large yellow butterfly with bold black tiger stripes and blue and orange markings on the hindwing margins. Females can occur in a dark morph mimicking the toxic pipevine swallowtail.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar has large false eyespots and can evert an orange forked gland called an osmeterium that emits a foul smell to deter predators.