Meadow Argus vs South American Luna Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Meadow Argus | South American Luna Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Junonia villida | Copaxa lavendera |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 4-5 cm wingspan | 90-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands | Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
South American Luna Moth
A silkmoth with soft lavender-brown wings and prominent rounded eyespots. Its feathery antennae can detect female pheromones from great distances.
Did You Know?
Males can detect a single molecule of female pheromone from over a kilometer away using their elaborate feathered antennae.