Iron Prominent Moth vs Black Jungle Queen
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Iron Prominent Moth | Black Jungle Queen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Notodonta dromedarius | Stichophthalma howqua |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 40-48 mm wingspan | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand) and southern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Iron Prominent Moth
A richly colored moth with rusty-brown forewings marked with yellow and dark patches. Its caterpillar sports a dramatic dorsal hump like a dromedary camel.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name dromedarius refers to the camel-like hump on its caterpillar's back.
Black Jungle Queen
A large, powerful butterfly with dark brown to black upper wings and elaborately patterned undersides featuring ocelli and intricate brown and cream marbling. It flies in the early morning.
Did You Know?
It is crepuscular, flying only during dawn and dusk, and spends the heat of the day resting motionless in the dark forest understory.