Achilles Morpho vs Small Magpie Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Achilles Morpho | Small Magpie Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Morpho achilles | Anania hortulata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 95-120 mm wingspan | 26-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Small Magpie Moth
A pretty white moth with black spots and a yellow head. Despite its name, it is a crambid rather than a geometrid like the true Magpie Moth.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar lives inside a rolled leaf shelter that it spins shut with silk.