Old Lady Moth vs Corsican Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Old Lady Moth | Corsican Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mormo maura | Papilio hospiton |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 60-75 mm wingspan | 68-76 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Corsica (France) and Sardinia (Italy) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Old Lady Moth
A large, sombre dark-brown moth whose wing pattern was thought to resemble a shawl worn by elderly women. It hides in dark places by day, including outbuildings and cellars.
Did You Know?
It is frequently found roosting in garden sheds and churches during the daytime in summer.
Corsican Swallowtail
A large swallowtail endemic to the Mediterranean islands of Corsica and Sardinia with heavily patterned black and yellow wings. It is one of Europe's most threatened butterflies.
Did You Know?
It can hybridize with the common swallowtail where their ranges overlap, producing fertile hybrid offspring.