Malagasy Processionary Moth vs Queen Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Processionary Moth | Queen Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anaphe madagascariensis | Danaus gilippus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm wingspan | 67-78 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Southern USA, Central and South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malagasy Processionary Moth
A pale silky white moth whose caterpillars march in long head-to-tail processions through the forest. The larvae are covered in irritating urticating hairs.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars spin communal silk nests and march in lines of dozens of individuals, each following silk trails laid by the leader.
Queen Butterfly
A close relative of the Monarch butterfly with similar orange coloring but darker. Found across the Americas. Like the Monarch, it sequesters toxic cardenolides from milkweed.
Did You Know?
A close cousin of the Monarch that is equally toxic but does not undertake the same famous migration.