Cream-spot Tiger Moth vs Japanese Spicebush Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cream-spot Tiger Moth | Japanese Spicebush Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arctia villica | Papilio protenor |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm wingspan | 80-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cream-spot Tiger Moth
A striking black moth with cream-white spots and orange hindwings with dark patches.
Did You Know?
It clicks its tymbal organs to jam bat echolocation.
Japanese Spicebush Swallowtail
A striking all-black swallowtail known as 'kuro-ageha' in Japanese. The hindwings have subtle red and blue markings. Common in wooded areas and gardens across Japan and Korea.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars of this species have a remarkable snake-mimicry defense, with large eyespots on their thorax that resemble a snake's head.