Poplar Admiral vs Waterlily Borer Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Poplar Admiral | Waterlily Borer Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Limenitis populi | Elophila gyralis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 70-90 mm wingspan | 18-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central and northern Europe, temperate Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern (declining in western Europe) | Least Concern |
Poplar Admiral
Europe's largest nymphalid butterfly with broad dark wings bearing white bands and orange submarginal crescents. It is shy and rarely descends from the forest canopy.
Did You Know?
It is so difficult to observe that many lepidopterists travel years before seeing one in the wild.
Waterlily Borer Moth
A small pale brown moth with wavy dark lines across its wings. Its larvae are aquatic, living underwater in cases made from fragments of waterlily leaves.
Did You Know?
The larvae breathe underwater using modified gills and never surface until they are ready to pupate.