Large Case Moth vs Rajah Brooke's Birdwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Case Moth | Rajah Brooke's Birdwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Metura elongatus | Trogonoptera brookiana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Psychidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | Case up to 15 cm long; male moth 2-3 cm wingspan | Wingspan 150-170mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Large Case Moth
A bagworm moth whose larva builds a distinctive silk case covered in sticks and leaves. The wingless female never leaves her case, while males are small dark moths.
Did You Know?
The wingless, legless adult female lives and dies inside her larval case after mating.
Rajah Brooke's Birdwing
A striking birdwing butterfly with jet black wings crossed by brilliant electric green tooth-shaped markings. It is the national butterfly of Malaysia.
Did You Know?
It was named after Sir James Brooke the first White Rajah of Sarawak by Alfred Russel Wallace who collected the first specimen.