Chimney Sweeper Moth vs Great Helen
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chimney Sweeper Moth | Great Helen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odezia atrata | Papilio iswara |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm wingspan | 120-150 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Thailand, Myanmar) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chimney Sweeper Moth
A small, entirely sooty-black day-flying moth with white-tipped wing fringes. It flies over grasslands where pignut grows.
Did You Know?
Its all-black coloration is unique among European geometrid moths and makes it instantly recognizable.
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.