Angola White Lady Swallowtail vs Sod Webworm Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Angola White Lady Swallowtail | Sod Webworm Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphium angolanus | Crambus praefectellus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 70-90 mm wingspan | 18-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, DRC, Ghana) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Angola White Lady Swallowtail
A large swallowtail with black-and-white banded wings and a distinctive tail on each hindwing. It is a strong flier found in woodland and forest-savanna mosaic. Males are attracted to wet soil.
Did You Know?
This butterfly can fly long distances between forest patches, helping to maintain genetic connectivity among fragmented populations.
Sod Webworm Moth
A small straw-colored moth that holds its wings tightly rolled around its body at rest, giving it a tubular appearance. Its larvae create silk-lined tunnels in lawn thatch.
Did You Know?
Homeowners often first notice them as small pale moths that flush up in clouds when walking across the lawn at dusk.