Common Graphium vs Chocolate-tip Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Graphium | Chocolate-tip Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphium leonidas | Clostera curtula |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 65-80 mm wingspan | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Senegal, Ivory Coast) | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Graphium
A striking swallowtail butterfly with black wings marked with pale blue-green translucent spots. It is a fast and powerful flier often seen in forest clearings. Males gather at mud puddles in large groups.
Did You Know?
Groups of up to 50 males can be seen drinking together at riverside mud puddles, creating a spectacular display of color.
Chocolate-tip Moth
A small greyish moth with a rich chocolate-brown patch at the tip of each forewing. It rests with its wings wrapped tightly around its body.
Did You Know?
When at rest, it curls its abdomen upward and looks remarkably like a broken twig.