Red Underwing vs Malabar Large White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Underwing | Malabar Large White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catocala nupta | Pieris brassicae mahometana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Pieridae |
| Size | Wingspan 70-82mm | 55-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Western Ghats, India |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Red Underwing
A large moth with bark-like grey forewings and vivid red and black banded hindwings flashed as a startle defense.
Did You Know?
When disturbed from tree bark it flashes its bright red hindwings creating a startle effect then vanishes by closing them.
Malabar Large White
A rare subspecies of the Large White butterfly endemic to the Western Ghats of India. Found only in high-altitude forests. Threatened by habitat degradation.
Did You Know?
A high-altitude relict population isolated in the Western Ghats since the last ice age.