Rush Veneer Moth vs Scarce Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rush Veneer Moth | Scarce Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nomophila noctuella | Iphiclides podalirius |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Crambidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 26-34 mm wingspan | Wingspan 64-84mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rush Veneer Moth
A migratory snout moth with warm brown forewings and pale hindwings. It is a strong flier that regularly migrates northward from the Mediterranean each year.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most widely distributed moths in the world, found on every continent except Antarctica.
Scarce Swallowtail
A pale yellow swallowtail butterfly with bold black tiger stripes and long tailed hindwings tipped with blue. It soars elegantly on updrafts.
Did You Know?
Males gather in large numbers at hilltops in a behavior called hilltopping to increase their chances of finding mates.