Coppery Dysphania vs Cinnabar Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coppery Dysphania | Cinnabar Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dysphania cuprina | Tyria jacobaeae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Erebidae |
| Size | 70-75 mm wingspan | 32-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Europe, central Asia (introduced to Australasia and Americas) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coppery Dysphania
A brightly colored day-flying moth widespread across Southeast Asia. The metallic coppery-gold and black pattern warns predators of its unpalatability. Flies with a slow, confident wingbeat.
Did You Know?
Flies slowly and conspicuously during the day, confident that its bright warning colors will deter predators.
Cinnabar Moth
A day-flying moth with charcoal-black wings marked with crimson-red stripes and spots. It has been deliberately introduced worldwide as a biological control agent for ragwort.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars store toxic alkaloids from ragwort, making them so distasteful that birds learn to avoid them.