Pea Moth vs Chinese Windmill
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pea Moth | Chinese Windmill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cydia nigricana | Atrophaneura alcinous |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm wingspan | Wingspan 75-100mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pea Moth
A small tortrix moth whose larvae feed inside pea pods. A significant pest of commercial and garden peas. Adults fly in June-July when peas are flowering.
Did You Know?
Finding a maggot in your fresh garden peas almost certainly means a pea moth larva has been at work.
Chinese Windmill
A dark swallowtail butterfly with crimson patches on the hindwings and a slow fluttering flight. The body is red indicating toxicity.
Did You Know?
Its slow fluttering flight resembles a windmill and advertises its toxicity acquired from poisonous aristolochia plants.