Puss Moth vs Canary Islands Large White Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Puss Moth | Canary Islands Large White Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cerura vinula | Pieris cheiranthi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 58-80 mm wingspan | 55-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Canary Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Puss Moth
A furry white moth whose caterpillar has whip-like tail filaments and sprays formic acid.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar can shoot a jet of formic acid from a gland behind its head.
Canary Islands Large White Butterfly
A large white butterfly endemic to the Canary Islands with prominent dark wing markings. It is found in laurel forests on several islands.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to shrinking patches of ancient laurel forest that once covered much of Europe.