Puss Moth vs Mocker Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Puss Moth | Mocker Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cerura vinula | Papilio dardanus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 58-80 mm wingspan | 80-105 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Mocker Swallowtail
A remarkable swallowtail where females mimic several different toxic butterfly species while males look completely different. Males are yellow and black with tails.
Did You Know?
Females can occur in over a dozen different color forms, each mimicking a different toxic butterfly species.