Rutaceae-feeder
Guides
Dichomeris citrifoliella
orange webworm moth
Dichomeris citrifoliella, commonly known as the orange webworm moth, is a small gelechiid moth native to eastern and central North America. First described by Vactor Tousey Chambers in 1880, this species is recognized by its ochreous yellow forewings densely dusted with gray and marked with distinctive dark dots. The larvae are known to feed on the buds of citrus and related plants in the family Rutaceae.
Papilio anchisiades
ruby-spotted swallowtail, red-spotted swallowtail
Papilio anchisiades is a medium to large swallowtail butterfly with a wingspan of 70–100 mm, distributed from southern Texas through Central America to Argentina. The species exhibits considerable geographic variation across its range, with multiple recognized subspecies. Larvae feed on Rutaceae, particularly Citrus species, and adults are commonly observed drinking at moist ground near rivers rather than in forested habitats.
Papilio rumiko
western giant swallowtail
Papilio rumiko, the western giant swallowtail, is a large swallowtail butterfly species recognized in 2014 based on DNA evidence, having been previously confused with Papilio cresphontes. It ranges from the southwestern United States through Mexico and Central America to Panama. The species exhibits classic giant swallowtail morphology with distinctive yellow banding patterns and maroon eyespots on the hindwings.