Owl Butterfly vs Zegris eupheme
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Owl Butterfly | Zegris eupheme |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caligo memnon | Zegris eupheme |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pieridae |
| Size | Wingspan 120-160mm | 4-5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America, North America | Spain, Turkey, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Owl Butterfly
A very large tropical butterfly with enormous owl-eye patterns on the underside of its hindwings. The uppersides are deep blue-purple.
Did You Know?
The large eyespots on its underwings closely resemble the face of a screech owl which startles would-be predators.
Zegris eupheme
A white butterfly with orange wingtip patches found in steppe grasslands from Spain to Central Asia. European populations have declined severely due to agriculture.
Did You Know?
In Spain, it is called the 'sooty orange tip' and is considered one of Europe's rarest pierid butterflies.