Clipper Butterfly vs European Grapevine Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clipper Butterfly | European Grapevine Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parthenos sylvia | Lobesia botrana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 90-110 mm wingspan | 12-13 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam) | Southern Europe, North Africa, Western Asia, South America (invasive) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Clipper Butterfly
A powerful gliding butterfly with broad wings marked in pale blue-green, brown, and white. It has a distinctive sailing flight style, gliding on stiffly held wings between trees.
Did You Know?
It exists in multiple color forms across its range, with wing colors varying from bluish-green to honey-brown in different regions.
European Grapevine Moth
A small marbled moth with complex grey, brown, and olive patterns on the forewings. It is the most economically important pest of grapes in the Mediterranean region.
Did You Know?
Infested grapes produce wine with measurably higher volatile acidity and off-flavors.