Clifden Nonpareil Moth vs Common Tree Nymph
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clifden Nonpareil Moth | Common Tree Nymph |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catocala fraxini | Idea stolli |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 75-100 mm wingspan | 130-170 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Borneo, Sulawesi, Philippines, Maluku) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Clifden Nonpareil Moth
A large underwing moth with spectacular blue-black hindwings concealed at rest.
Did You Know?
Its cryptic gray forewings hide vivid blue bands that flash during escape flights.
Common Tree Nymph
A very large butterfly with translucent white wings heavily veined and spotted in black. It flies with a slow, lazy, paper-kite fluttering motion through the forest understory.
Did You Know?
Its slow, floating flight advertises its toxicity to predators - the caterpillars store alkaloids from their host plants that persist into adulthood.