Common Tiger vs Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Tiger | Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Danaus genutia | Croce filipennis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nemopteridae |
| Size | 70-95 mm wingspan | 15-20 mm forewing; hindwings up to 80 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh) | Southern Africa |
| 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.
Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing
A bizarre nemopterid with extremely long, thread-like hindwings. Males have hindwings that can be several times their body length.
Did You Know?
Its hindwings can be four times longer than the forewings, trailing behind like fine threads.