Common Quaker vs Madagascar Swordtail Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Quaker | Madagascar Swordtail Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Orthosia cerasi | Graphium evombar |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Quaker
A drab but very common spring moth attracted to sallow blossom. Variable brown coloring. Named 'quaker' for its plain, modest appearance. Larvae feed on many deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
Named 'Quaker' because its plain brown appearance was compared to the modest dress of the Quaker community.
Madagascar Swordtail Butterfly
An elegant swallowtail butterfly with elongated sword-like tails on the hindwings and pale green to white bands across dark wings. It has a swift, gliding flight pattern through the forest canopy.
Did You Know?
Males often gather in groups at damp patches on the ground to drink mineral-rich water, a behavior called mud-puddling.