Dragon Swallowtail vs Casemaking Clothes Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dragon Swallowtail | Casemaking Clothes Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sericinus montela | Tinea pellionella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Tineidae |
| Size | 52-70 mm wingspan | 10-15 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | China, Korea, Russian Far East | Cosmopolitan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dragon Swallowtail
A delicate white swallowtail with black veins and red spots, bearing long spatulate tails. It has a weak fluttering flight close to the ground.
Did You Know?
It belongs to a primitive lineage of swallowtails that diverged from other papilionids over 60 million years ago.
Casemaking Clothes Moth
A small silvery-brown moth whose larva constructs a portable silken case that it drags along as it feeds. It is a significant pest of furs, woolens, and museum specimens.
Did You Know?
The larva never leaves its portable case, enlarging it as it grows by adding fibers from whatever material it is eating.