Lime-speck Pug vs Paradise Birdwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lime-speck Pug | Paradise Birdwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupithecia centaureata | Ornithoptera paradisea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 19-23 mm wingspan | 120-170 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Oceania (Papua New Guinea) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Lime-speck Pug
A small whitish moth with a distinctive dark spot on each forewing. One of the most widespread pug moths. Larvae feed on flowers of many plant species.
Did You Know?
One of the most polyphagous pug moths, with larvae recorded on the flowers of over 50 plant families.
Paradise Birdwing
A spectacular birdwing butterfly endemic to Papua New Guinea, notable for the elongated tails on the male's hindwings. Males display brilliant green and gold colouration. It is found in lowland and hill forests.
Did You Know?
The male's long hindwing tails trail behind in flight, creating a spectacularly graceful display reminiscent of a bird of paradise.