Meadow Argus vs Helena Gum Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Meadow Argus | Helena Gum Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Junonia villida | Opodiphthera helena |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 4-5 cm wingspan | 90-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Meadow Argus
A medium-sized brown butterfly with prominent eyespots on each wing. It is one of Australia's most common and widespread butterflies.
Did You Know?
The conspicuous eyespots on its wings are thought to startle predators or deflect attacks from the body.
Helena Gum Moth
A beautiful saturniid moth with pinkish-brown wings marked with bold eyespots. It is found in eucalyptus forests of southeastern Australia and is closely related to the Emperor Gum Moth.
Did You Know?
Like all saturniid moths, adults have vestigial mouthparts and survive entirely on fat reserves accumulated during the larval stage.