Zebra Swallowtail vs Hemiandrus Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zebra Swallowtail | Hemiandrus Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurytides marcellus | Hemimerus talpoides |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Hemimeridae |
| Size | 64-100 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern United States | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Zebra Swallowtail
A pale greenish-white swallowtail with bold black stripes and very long hindwing tails. Its striking zebra-like pattern makes it one of the most recognizable North American butterflies.
Did You Know?
Spring-emerging individuals have shorter tails and darker markings than the larger, paler summer generation.
Hemiandrus Earwig
A blind, wingless earwig that lives exclusively as a commensal on giant pouched rats. Its cerci are modified into short, unsegmented claspers rather than the typical forceps.
Did You Know?
Unlike all other earwigs, Hemimerus gives birth to live young that develop inside the mother via a placenta-like structure.