Bolas Spider Moth Mimic vs Peacock Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bolas Spider Moth Mimic | Peacock Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Celaenia excavata | Aglais io |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 50-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bolas Spider Moth Mimic
An Australian moth whose eggs are so tough they resemble seeds and can survive passage through a bird digestive tract — potentially allowing bird-mediated dispersal over long distances.
Did You Know?
The eggs of this moth are so hard-shelled they can survive being eaten by a bird and pass through its digestive system intact — a unique form of insect dispersal.
Peacock Butterfly
Reddish-brown wings with four large blue and yellow eyespots resembling peacock feathers. Undersides are nearly black, providing camouflage when at rest.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it rapidly opens its wings to flash its eyespots while making a hissing sound.