Question Mark Butterfly vs Gaboon Viper Caterpillar Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Question Mark Butterfly | Gaboon Viper Caterpillar Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polygonia interrogationis | Lobobunaea phaedusa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 45-76 mm wingspan | 90-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon, DRC, Congo) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Question Mark Butterfly
Orange butterfly with dark spots and irregular wing margins. A silvery question-mark shape on the underside of the hindwing gives it its name.
Did You Know?
It rarely visits flowers, preferring to feed on fermenting fruit, sap, and animal dung.
Gaboon Viper Caterpillar Moth
A large saturniid moth with rich brown and reddish-purple wings bearing prominent eye-spots. The caterpillars are spectacularly spined and brightly colored. Adults do not feed and rely entirely on energy stored during the larval stage.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars have stinging spines that can cause severe skin irritation, protecting them from most predators.