Common Birdwing vs Silver Y
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Birdwing | Silver Y |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Troides helena | Autographa gamma |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | Wingspan 140-190mm | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Birdwing
A large birdwing butterfly with velvety black forewings and bright golden-yellow hindwings in males. Females are larger and browner.
Did You Know?
Despite being common it is listed under CITES Appendix II which regulates its international trade.
Silver Y
A migratory moth marked with a bright silvery Y or gamma symbol on each forewing. Billions migrate northward across Europe each spring in one of nature's great insect movements.
Did You Know?
Radar studies revealed that up to 250 million Silver Y moths cross into Britain in a single summer.