Superb Jewelwing vs Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Superb Jewelwing | Eastern Tiger Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteryx amata | Papilio glaucus |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Calopterygidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 50-60 mm | 79-140 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Superb Jewelwing
An East Asian damselfly with iridescent metallic green body and dark wings with blue-purple reflections. It inhabits clear streams across China, Korea, and Japan.
Did You Know?
Males perform elaborate wing-clapping displays that create audible sounds to attract females.
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.