Eastern Tiger Swallowtail vs Pea Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Tiger Swallowtail | Pea Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio glaucus | Cydia nigricana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 79-140 mm wingspan | 12-15 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Gardens |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
A large yellow butterfly with bold black tiger stripes and blue and orange markings on the hindwing margins. Females can occur in a dark morph mimicking the toxic pipevine swallowtail.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar has large false eyespots and can evert an orange forked gland called an osmeterium that emits a foul smell to deter predators.
Pea Moth
A small tortrix moth whose larvae feed inside pea pods. A significant pest of commercial and garden peas. Adults fly in June-July when peas are flowering.
Did You Know?
Finding a maggot in your fresh garden peas almost certainly means a pea moth larva has been at work.