Red Helen vs Silver-ground Carpet

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Red Helen Silver-ground Carpet
Scientific Name Papilio helenus Xanthorhoe montanata
Order Lepidoptera Lepidoptera
Family Papilionidae Geometridae
Size 110-140 mm wingspan 26-30 mm wingspan
Habitat Forests Gardens
Diet Omnivores Herbivores
Regions Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos) Europe
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Red Helen

A large, elegant swallowtail butterfly with black wings marked by large creamy-white patches on the hindwings and red crescents along the hindwing margin. It has a slow, sailing flight.

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Did You Know?

The caterpillar has an osmeterium, a bright orange forked organ behind the head that releases a foul smell to deter predators.

Silver-ground Carpet

A common and attractive geometer moth frequently disturbed from vegetation during daytime walks. White with grey-brown central band. Found in a variety of habitats from gardens to mountains.

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Did You Know?

Commonly flushed from undergrowth when walking through tall vegetation, flying a short distance before resettling.