Orange Swift Moth vs Cruiser Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Orange Swift Moth | Cruiser Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Triodia sylvina | Vindula dejone |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hepialidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 28–48 mm wingspan | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Borneo, Sulawesi, Philippines) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Orange Swift Moth
A ghost moth whose larvae bore into the roots of various trees and herbaceous plants. Males have bright orange forewings with pale markings.
Did You Know?
Males perform a slow pendulum-like hovering display at dusk to attract females with their scent glands.
Cruiser Butterfly
A large butterfly with warm orange wings marked with black spots and lines. Males are bright tawny-orange while females are paler with more elaborate brown and white patterning.
Did You Know?
Males often patrol river courses and forest clearings with a powerful cruising flight, hence the common name.