Naga Nawab Butterfly vs Pale Tussock
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Naga Nawab Butterfly | Pale Tussock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyura nepenthes | Calliteara pudibunda |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Erebidae |
| Size | Wingspan 70-90 mm | 40-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | India, Nepal, Myanmar, China | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Naga Nawab Butterfly
A powerful fast-flying butterfly with green-washed wings and short tails on the hindwings. It is drawn to rotting fruit and animal dung rather than flowers.
Did You Know?
Unlike most butterflies, it never visits flowers and feeds exclusively on fermenting organic matter.
Pale Tussock
A fluffy grey-white moth with distinctively feathered legs held forward at rest. Its caterpillar is spectacular, with dense yellow or green hair tufts and a red tail tuft.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's bright hair tufts are irritating to skin and were once used in practical jokes.