Common Buckeye vs Pine Processionary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Buckeye | Pine Processionary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Junonia coenia | Thaumetopoea pityocampa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 42-55 mm wingspan | 36-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Southern Europe, North Africa, Middle East |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Buckeye
Brown butterfly with prominent eyespots on all four wings. Eyespots deter predators by mimicking the eyes of larger animals.
Did You Know?
Their large eyespots have been shown to startle birds into abandoning attacks.
Pine Processionary
A grey moth whose caterpillars march in long nose-to-tail processions between their silk nests and feeding sites. The larvae's urticating hairs cause severe allergic reactions.
Did You Know?
Jean-Henri Fabre once tricked a procession into following itself in a circle for seven days without stopping.