Red-banded Hairstreak vs Oberthur's Loepa Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-banded Hairstreak | Oberthur's Loepa Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calycopis cecrops | Loepa oberthuri |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm wingspan | 80-105 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Southern China, Vietnam |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-banded Hairstreak
Small dark butterfly with a prominent red-orange postmedian band on the underside. Hindwings bear false head pattern with tails.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are detritivores, uniquely feeding on decomposing fallen leaves rather than live foliage.
Oberthur's Loepa Moth
A bright golden-yellow silk moth with distinctive violet-centered eyespots surrounded by rings of yellow and brown. It is found in the montane forests of southern China and Vietnam.
Did You Know?
Named after the famous French entomologist Charles Oberthur, who described many Asian Lepidoptera in the late 19th century.