Brown-tail Moth vs Great Eggfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown-tail Moth | Great Eggfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euproctis chrysorrhoea | Hypolimnas bolina |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 36-42 mm wingspan | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia (introduced to North America) | South and Southeast Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brown-tail Moth
A white moth with a conspicuous brown tuft of hairs at the tip of its abdomen, used to cover its eggs. The caterpillar's hairs are highly irritating and can cause widespread rashes.
Did You Know?
Shed caterpillar hairs can become airborne and cause respiratory distress in people kilometres from the colony.
Great Eggfly
A striking tropical butterfly in which males are jet black with large iridescent white-blue spots. Females are variable and often mimic toxic danaid butterflies.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely territorial, attacking birds, lizards, and even people who enter their patch.