Japanese Copper vs Promethea Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Copper | Promethea Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lycaena phlaeas daimio | Callosamia promethea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm wingspan | Wingspan 75-95mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Copper
The Japanese subspecies of the small copper butterfly, known as 'beni-shijimi.' A small but brilliantly colored butterfly with fiery orange-copper wings. One of the most common butterflies in Japan.
Did You Know?
Male small coppers are aggressively territorial and will challenge insects much larger than themselves, including large butterflies and dragonflies.
Promethea Moth
A large silk moth with strong sexual dimorphism. Males are dark with tan margins while females are reddish-brown with lighter markings.
Did You Know?
Males fly during the afternoon which is unusual for silk moths and they are sometimes mistaken for dark-colored swallowtail butterflies.