Malachite Butterfly vs Water Veneer Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malachite Butterfly | Water Veneer Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Siproeta stelenes | Acentria ephemerella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Crambidae |
| Size | Wingspan 85-100mm | 10-14 mm wingspan (males) |
| Habitat | Orchards | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, South America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malachite Butterfly
A large butterfly with striking black and brilliant malachite green patterning on both wing surfaces. It has a slow graceful flight.
Did You Know?
Unlike most butterflies it feeds primarily on rotting fruit and bird droppings rather than flower nectar.
Water Veneer Moth
A unique aquatic moth whose larvae live entirely underwater in freshwater lakes. Females are often wingless and spend their whole lives below the water surface.
Did You Know?
Wingless females mate underwater and never leave the lake where they were born.