Peacock Butterfly vs Light Brown Apple Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peacock Butterfly | Light Brown Apple Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aglais io | Epiphyas postvittana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 50-55 mm wingspan | 16-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Australia (native), New Zealand, Europe, North America (invasive) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Peacock Butterfly
Reddish-brown wings with four large blue and yellow eyespots resembling peacock feathers. Undersides are nearly black, providing camouflage when at rest.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it rapidly opens its wings to flash its eyespots while making a hissing sound.
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.