Great Orange Tip vs Spanish Moon Moth

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Great Orange Tip Spanish Moon Moth
Scientific Name Hebomoia glaucippe Graellsia isabellae
Order Lepidoptera Lepidoptera
Family Pieridae Saturniidae
Size Wingspan 75-100mm 60-90 mm wingspan
Habitat Forests Mountains
Diet Herbivores Herbivores
Regions Asia, Oceania Europe
Conservation Least Concern Near Threatened

Great Orange Tip

The largest pierid butterfly in the world with white wings bearing brilliant orange tips. It has a fast powerful flight.

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Did You Know?

Its underwing pattern perfectly mimics a dead leaf providing excellent camouflage when it rests with wings closed.

Spanish Moon Moth

A striking green moth with long hindwing tails found only in Spain and France.

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Did You Know?

It was discovered in 1849 and named after Queen Isabella II of Spain.