Mother of Pearl Moth vs Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mother of Pearl Moth | Eastern Tiger Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Patania ruralis | Papilio glaucus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Crambidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 79-140 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia, introduced to North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mother of Pearl Moth
A large crambid moth with translucent pearlescent wings bearing subtle brown markings. It is one of the larger and more attractive European grass moths.
Did You Know?
Its wings have an opalescent sheen that gives the moth its poetic common name.
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
A large yellow butterfly with bold black tiger stripes and blue and orange markings on the hindwing margins. Females can occur in a dark morph mimicking the toxic pipevine swallowtail.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar has large false eyespots and can evert an orange forked gland called an osmeterium that emits a foul smell to deter predators.