Eastern Tailed-Blue vs Chinese Moon Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Tailed-Blue | Chinese Moon Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cupido comyntas | Actias dubernardi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 20-29 mm wingspan | 90-120 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Central China (Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Tiny blue butterfly with thin tails on the hindwings and orange spots near the tail. One of the smallest and most common butterflies in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
Its tiny hindwing tails mimic antennae, tricking predators into attacking the wrong end.
Chinese Moon Moth
A rare and exquisitely beautiful moon moth with pink-tinged green wings and extraordinarily long, curling hindwing tails. Males are more deeply pink-washed than the green females.
Did You Know?
Actias dubernardi is one of the only moon moths whose larvae feed on conifers rather than broadleaf trees, an unusual dietary specialization.