Brimstone Moth vs Zebra Longwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brimstone Moth | Zebra Longwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Opisthograptis luteolata | Heliconius charithonia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 33-40 mm wingspan | 72-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | North America, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brimstone Moth
A bright yellow moth with chestnut-brown blotches along the leading edge of each wing. It is a common and cheerful visitor to lighted windows in summer.
Did You Know?
Despite sharing a name with the brimstone butterfly, the two species are not closely related at all.
Zebra Longwing
A neotropical butterfly with elongated jet-black wings bearing bold pale yellow stripes. It is unusual among butterflies for feeding on pollen in addition to nectar.
Did You Know?
This butterfly can digest pollen by dissolving it with saliva on its proboscis, providing amino acids that allow adults to live six months or longer.