Pea Moth vs Cypris Morpho
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pea Moth | Cypris Morpho |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cydia nigricana | Morpho cypris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm wingspan | 110-140 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Panama) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Cypris Morpho
A striking white and blue Morpho butterfly found in Central and northern South American cloud forests. It has broad white bands across its blue wings, giving it a distinctive appearance among Morpho species. It typically flies at canopy height and is rarely encountered at ground level.
Did You Know?
Unlike most Morpho species, M. cypris has a slow, floating flight pattern and rarely descends below the canopy.