Abisara echerius vs Tropical Warehouse Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Abisara echerius | Tropical Warehouse Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Abisara echerius | Ephestia cautella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Pyralidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm body; 15-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Indoors |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia | Tropical and subtropical regions worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Abisara echerius
Dark brown butterfly with purple sheen and a short tail on each hindwing. One of the few Asian riodinids, commonly called the Plum Judy.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a handful of metalmark species found outside of the Americas.
Tropical Warehouse Moth
A common pest of stored products in tropical and subtropical warehouses. Its larvae produce frass and webbing that contaminate large quantities of stored commodities.
Did You Know?
It is the most economically damaging moth pest of stored cocoa beans in West Africa.