Great Orange Tip vs Lesser Swallow Prominent Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Orange Tip | Lesser Swallow Prominent Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hebomoia glaucippe | Pheosia gnoma |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Notodontidae |
| Size | Wingspan 75-100mm | 44-54 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Orange Tip
The largest pierid butterfly in the world with white wings bearing brilliant orange tips. It has a fast powerful flight.
Did You Know?
Its underwing pattern perfectly mimics a dead leaf providing excellent camouflage when it rests with wings closed.
Lesser Swallow Prominent Moth
A white moth very similar to the Swallow Prominent but with a thinner dark wedge mark and a clear white hindwing. It is associated with birch rather than poplar.
Did You Know?
It can be reliably separated from its close relative only by examining the width of the forewing wedge mark.