Paris Peacock vs Light Brown Apple Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Paris Peacock | Light Brown Apple Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio paris | Epiphyas postvittana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 90-120 mm wingspan | 16-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia, southern China | Australia (native), New Zealand, Europe, North America (invasive) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Paris Peacock
A magnificent large swallowtail with velvety black wings bearing a large iridescent blue-green patch on each hindwing that changes color with viewing angle. It frequents forest canopies.
Did You Know?
The shimmering blue-green patch on the hindwing is produced by nanoscale concavities in the wing scales that act like tiny mirrors.
Light Brown Apple Moth
A small variable brown moth native to Australia that has invaded several continents. It feeds on over 500 plant species, making it an exceptionally polyphagous pest.
Did You Know?
It holds the record for the broadest known host-plant range of any tortricid moth.