August Thorn vs Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | August Thorn | Eastern Tiger Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ennomos quercinaria | Papilio glaucus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | 79-140 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
August Thorn
A thorn moth flying in late summer with warm yellow-brown wings. Rests with wings spread flat. Larvae feed on oak and other deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
The angular wing shape and brown coloring give it a remarkable resemblance to a dry autumn leaf.
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.