African Migrant Butterfly vs Macrosoma conifera
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Migrant Butterfly | Macrosoma conifera |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catopsilia florella | Macrosoma conifera |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Hedylidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 28-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Migrant Butterfly
A large white to greenish-yellow pierid butterfly that undertakes massive migrations across Africa. Males are white while females are often greenish.
Did You Know?
Migrating swarms can be so dense they have been reported to delay trains and cause traffic accidents.
Macrosoma conifera
Small grayish-white moth-butterfly with narrow pointed wings. Inhabits forest understory and is active only at night.
Did You Know?
It possesses tympanal ears on its wings that can hear ultrasonic bat calls.