Malabar Large White vs Leopard Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malabar Large White | Leopard Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pieris brassicae mahometana | Zeuzera pyrina |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Cossidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm wingspan | 45-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Western Ghats, India | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Malabar Large White
A rare subspecies of the Large White butterfly endemic to the Western Ghats of India. Found only in high-altitude forests. Threatened by habitat degradation.
Did You Know?
A high-altitude relict population isolated in the Western Ghats since the last ice age.
Leopard Moth
A striking white moth covered in black spots like a snow leopard's coat. Its wood-boring larvae can cause serious damage to fruit and ornamental trees.
Did You Know?
Larvae can bore tunnels up to 50 cm long inside tree branches, sometimes causing limbs to snap.