Common Lime Butterfly vs Madagascan Sunset Moth

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Common Lime Butterfly Madagascan Sunset Moth
Scientific Name Papilio demoleus Chrysiridia rhipheus
Order Lepidoptera Lepidoptera
Family Papilionidae Uraniidae
Size 80-100 mm wingspan 70-90 mm wingspan
Habitat Orchards Forests
Diet Nectar Feeders Nectar Feeders
Regions South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, Caribbean Africa
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Common Lime Butterfly

Black swallowtail covered in pale yellow spots and lacking hindwing tails. A major pest of citrus across Asia and recently invaded the Caribbean.

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Did You Know?

It is one of the most successful invasive butterflies, having colonized the Caribbean since 2004.

Madagascan Sunset Moth

Often considered the most beautiful insect in the world. Its rainbow-colored wings with metallic hues are caused by optical interference, not pigments. Day-flying moth.

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Did You Know?

The Madagascan sunset moth was originally mistaken for a butterfly due to its brilliant colors and daytime activity — it was first scientifically described from a specimen bought in a London shop.