Large Copper Butterfly vs Malaysian Moon Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Copper Butterfly | Malaysian Moon Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lycaena dispar | Actias maenas |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 33-40 mm wingspan | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo, Sumatra, Java) |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Large Copper Butterfly
Once widespread across European wetlands, the English subspecies went extinct in the 1850s. Remaining populations are declining due to drainage of fens and marshes.
Did You Know?
The English subspecies of the large copper was one of the first British butterflies to go extinct — driven to extinction by drainage of the East Anglian fens in the 1850s.
Malaysian Moon Moth
A large, pale green silk moth with long, twisted tails on the hindwings. The wings are adorned with translucent eyespots and bordered with a rich maroon-brown leading edge.
Did You Know?
The long twisted hindwing tails are thought to confuse bat echolocation, spinning in flight to create misleading sonar echoes.