Scarce Umber Moth vs Luzon Peacock Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarce Umber Moth | Luzon Peacock Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agriopis aurantiaria | Papilio chikae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 35-40 mm wingspan (males) | 100-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Luzon, Philippines (highly restricted range) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Scarce Umber Moth
An autumn-flying moth with warm orange-brown wings marked with darker speckles. Females are wingless and crawl up tree trunks to await males.
Did You Know?
It emerges so late in autumn that it sometimes flies in early snowfall.
Luzon Peacock Swallowtail
An extremely rare Philippine endemic with dark wings bearing brilliant green bands and large red-centered hindwing eyespots. It was only discovered in 1965.
Did You Know?
It was named after the Filipina lepidopterist Chika Okano, who contributed to Philippine butterfly taxonomy.