Green Silver-lines vs Green Dragontail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Silver-lines | Green Dragontail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudoips prasinana | Lamproptera meges |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nolidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 33-40 mm wingspan | 40-55 mm wingspan, tails up to 30 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Silver-lines
A vivid bright-green moth with three diagonal white or silver lines across each forewing. It is one of the most beautiful small moths encountered at light traps.
Did You Know?
Unlike most green moths, its colour is relatively stable and does not fade quickly in museum collections.
Green Dragontail
A diminutive swallowtail butterfly with translucent green-tinted wings and extraordinarily long, slender tail streamers on the hindwings. It hovers like a hummingbird while feeding.
Did You Know?
It is one of the smallest swallowtails in the world and its hovering flight, combined with translucent wings, makes it look like a tiny dragonfly.