Rothschild's Silkmoth vs Zanzibar Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rothschild's Silkmoth | Zanzibar Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rothschildia jacobaeae | Uranothauma crawshayi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 100-150 mm wingspan | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay | Zanzibar, East African coast |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Rothschild's Silkmoth
A large silkmoth with reddish-brown wings featuring bold triangular translucent patches. Each wing also bears a crescent-shaped eyespot.
Did You Know?
The clear windows in its wings are completely scaleless, which is unusual since moth wings are normally covered in thousands of scales.
Zanzibar Blue Butterfly
A delicate blue butterfly found on Zanzibar and coastal East Africa. Males have shimmering blue upperwings while females are brown.
Did You Know?
Larvae are tended by ants that protect them in exchange for honeydew secretions.