Common Tiger vs Cream Wave
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Tiger | Cream Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Danaus genutia | Scopula floslactata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 70-95 mm wingspan | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Tiger
A tawny-orange butterfly with black veins and white-spotted black wing margins, resembling the Monarch butterfly. Its bold coloration warns predators of the toxic cardenolides sequestered from milkweed host plants.
Did You Know?
Males possess specialized hair pencils on their abdomens that release pheromones during courtship to attract females.
Cream Wave
A delicate cream-white moth with subtle cross-lines. Found in deciduous woodland and hedgerows. Larvae feed on dead leaves and withered vegetation.
Did You Know?
One of several 'wave' moths that feed on dead leaves rather than living plant tissue.