Dun-bar vs Japanese Yellow Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dun-bar | Japanese Yellow Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cosmia trapezina | Papilio machaon hippocrates |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | 70-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dun-bar
A late summer noctuid moth whose caterpillars are partly predatory, eating other moth larvae sharing their tree. Variable brown coloration with a distinctive pale bar.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are cannibalistic and predatory, readily consuming other moth larvae they encounter on leaves.
Japanese Yellow Swallowtail
The Japanese subspecies of the Old World swallowtail, known as 'ki-ageha.' A large and elegant butterfly with bright yellow wings marked with black patterns and blue hindwing spots.
Did You Know?
This butterfly engages in 'hilltopping' behavior, where males fly to hilltops and ridges to establish territories and wait for females.