Malay Leaf Butterfly vs Garden Grass-veneer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malay Leaf Butterfly | Garden Grass-veneer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Kallima limborgii | Chrysoteuchia culmella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 80-100 mm wingspan | 20-26 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia) | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malay Leaf Butterfly
A master of camouflage, with undersides that perfectly mimic a dead brown leaf complete with midrib, veins, and even fungal spots. The upper wings flash vivid blue and orange when in flight.
Did You Know?
No two individuals have exactly the same leaf pattern on their underwings, making each butterfly a unique work of natural art.
Garden Grass-veneer
A small straw-colored moth with a silvery sheen and prominent labial palps forming a snout. It is one of the commonest grass moths in European lawns.
Did You Know?
Hundreds can be flushed from a single patch of lawn when walking through grass at dusk.