Acraea Butterfly vs Teak Defoliator Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Acraea Butterfly | Teak Defoliator Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acraea acerata | Hyblaea puera |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Hyblaeidae |
| Size | 45-60 mm wingspan | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi) | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Acraea Butterfly
A medium-sized butterfly with translucent orange wings and dark veins, giving it a delicate, window-like appearance. It is toxic and part of a large mimicry ring in East Africa.
Did You Know?
It is a significant pest of sweet potato crops in East Africa, with larvae sometimes completely defoliating plants.
Teak Defoliator Moth
A medium-sized moth with orange-brown forewings and bright orange hindwings bordered in black. Its caterpillars are the most devastating defoliators of teak plantations across South Asia, stripping trees bare.
Did You Know?
During outbreak years, entire teak forests turn brown as millions of caterpillars strip every leaf, though the trees typically refoliate.