Blue Pansy vs Zodiac Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Pansy | Zodiac Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Junonia orithya | Alcides metaurus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Uraniidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm wingspan | 8-10 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos) | Australia, Papua New Guinea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue Pansy
A medium-sized butterfly with stunning bright blue hindwings bearing large eyespots and brown forewings with smaller orange-ringed ocelli. Males are more intensely blue than females.
Did You Know?
The large eyespots on the hindwings are thought to deflect bird attacks toward the wing edge rather than the vulnerable body.
Zodiac Moth
A spectacular day-flying moth with iridescent green and black wings resembling a swallowtail butterfly. It migrates in large numbers through north Queensland rainforests.
Did You Know?
Its brilliant green wing color is produced by microscopic light-refracting structures, not pigment.