Polyphemus Moth vs Small Heath Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Polyphemus Moth | Small Heath Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Antheraea polyphemus | Coenonympha pamphilus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | Wingspan 100-150mm | 26-33 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Polyphemus Moth
A large tan moth with prominent purple-ringed eyespots on its hindwings. It is named after the cyclops Polyphemus from Greek mythology.
Did You Know?
A single caterpillar can eat 86000 times its weight in food in the two months before it pupates.
Small Heath Butterfly
A small, plain orange-brown butterfly that always rests with its wings closed. It is one of the most widespread grassland butterflies in Europe.
Did You Know?
It never opens its wings when at rest, always keeping the underwing eyespot visible as a predator deflection.