Dark Arches Moth vs Great Helen
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark Arches Moth | Great Helen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apamea monoglypha | Papilio iswara |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 46-56 mm wingspan | 120-150 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Thailand, Myanmar) |
| 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.
Great Helen
A large, elegant swallowtail with dark velvety black wings bearing a broad white band across the hindwings and blue submarginal spots. The hindwings have distinctive spatulate tails.
Did You Know?
Males are often seen mud-puddling in large groups along forest streams, sometimes alongside dozens of other swallowtail species.