Achilles Morpho vs Bogong Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Achilles Morpho | Bogong Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Morpho achilles | Agrotis infusa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 95-120 mm wingspan | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Achilles Morpho
A medium-sized morpho with a bright blue band across dark brown-black wings. It flies rapidly through the forest understory in a distinctive bobbing pattern.
Did You Know?
Its blue band appears to flash on and off as it flies, because the brown undersides show with each wingbeat.
Bogong Moth
A migratory moth that aestivates in alpine caves in enormous aggregations.
Did You Know?
Aboriginal Australians have harvested them as a high-fat food source for millennia.