Mocker Swallowtail vs Black-waved Flannel Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mocker Swallowtail | Black-waved Flannel Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio dardanus | Megalopyge crispata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Megalopygidae |
| Size | 80-105 mm wingspan | 25-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mocker Swallowtail
A remarkable swallowtail where females mimic several different toxic butterfly species while males look completely different. Males are yellow and black with tails.
Did You Know?
Females can occur in over a dozen different color forms, each mimicking a different toxic butterfly species.
Black-waved Flannel Moth
A fluffy white to yellowish moth with wavy dark lines across the forewings. Like its relative the puss moth, its caterpillar is densely hairy and delivers a painful sting.
Did You Know?
The adult moth's long curly wing scales make it look remarkably like a tiny Persian cat.