Swallowtail Butterfly vs Emerald Cuckoo Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Swallowtail Butterfly | Emerald Cuckoo Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio machaon | Stilbum cyanurum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Chrysididae |
| Size | 65-86 mm wingspan | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Africa, Southern Asia, Australia, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Swallowtail Butterfly
Elegant butterfly with yellow wings marked with black veins and blue-red eyespots on hindwings. The tail extensions on hindwings divert predator attacks from the body.
Did You Know?
Swallowtail caterpillars have a hidden orange forked organ called an osmeterium that they pop out from behind their head when threatened, releasing a foul smell.
Emerald Cuckoo Wasp
One of the largest and most spectacular cuckoo wasps with a vivid metallic green and blue body. It parasitizes mud dauber wasp nests across the Old World tropics.
Did You Know?
It is the largest cuckoo wasp in the world and its metallic colors can shift from green to blue depending on the viewing angle.