Macrosoma lucivittata vs Spanish Festoon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Macrosoma lucivittata | Spanish Festoon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrosoma lucivittata | Zerynthia rumina |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hedylidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 32-42 mm wingspan | 42-52 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Macrosoma lucivittata
Moth-butterfly with pale wings bearing a translucent vitreous stripe. One of the more distinctive hedylid species.
Did You Know?
The glass-like wing stripe may function in crypsis by breaking up the wing outline at night.
Spanish Festoon
A brightly patterned butterfly with zigzag black markings and red and yellow patches on its wings. It is a spring-flying species restricted to the western Mediterranean.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillar feeds on toxic birthwort plants, making both larva and adult distasteful to birds.