Bright-line Brown-eye Moth vs Great Helen
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bright-line Brown-eye Moth | Great Helen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lacanobia oleracea | Papilio iswara |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 35-44 mm wingspan | 120-150 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Thailand, Myanmar) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bright-line Brown-eye Moth
A reddish-brown moth with a prominent white-edged kidney mark and bright white subterminal line. It is a common garden moth across much of Europe.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the tomato moth due to its caterpillar's fondness for greenhouse tomatoes.
Great Helen
A large, elegant swallowtail with dark velvety black wings bearing a broad white band across the hindwings and blue submarginal spots. The hindwings have distinctive spatulate tails.
Did You Know?
Males are often seen mud-puddling in large groups along forest streams, sometimes alongside dozens of other swallowtail species.