Painted Bat Moth vs Bath White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Bat Moth | Bath White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alcidis zodiaca | Pontia daplidice |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Uraniidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 80-120 mm wingspan | 42-52 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Papua, Sulawesi, Maluku Islands) | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Painted Bat Moth
A day-flying moth with iridescent blue-black wings marked with bands of brilliant orange and white patches. Its flight is slow and butterfly-like, displaying its warning colors conspicuously.
Did You Know?
Despite being a moth, it is entirely diurnal and its iridescent wings rival the beauty of any butterfly in the region.
Bath White
A white butterfly with bold green marbling on the underside of its hindwings. It is a rare migrant to northern Europe, appearing unpredictably in warm years.
Did You Know?
It was named after a specimen embroidered on a piece of needlework made by a young woman in Bath, England.