Twenty-Two Spot Ladybird vs Spicebush Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twenty-Two Spot Ladybird | Spicebush Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata | Papilio troilus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | Wingspan 90-130mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Twenty-Two Spot Ladybird
A tiny bright yellow ladybird with exactly 22 black spots, widespread across Europe. Unlike most ladybirds, it feeds on mildew rather than insects.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few ladybirds that is entirely mycophagous, feeding exclusively on fungal growth.
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.