Dark Arches Moth vs Emerald Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark Arches Moth | Emerald Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apamea monoglypha | Papilio palinurus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 46-56 mm wingspan | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dark Arches Moth
A large, dark brown moth with complex darker markings and pale stigmata. It is one of the largest and most frequently trapped noctuids in Europe.
Did You Know?
Larvae have been recorded feeding on other moth caterpillars when food is scarce.
Emerald Swallowtail
A stunning swallowtail butterfly with broad bands of emerald green on black wings. The green color is produced by yellow and blue structural layers overlapping. It has graceful spatulate tails on the hindwings.
Did You Know?
The emerald green color is actually an optical illusion created by alternating layers of yellow and blue on the wing scales.