Scarce Umber Moth vs Red Helen
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarce Umber Moth | Red Helen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agriopis aurantiaria | Papilio helenus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 35-40 mm wingspan (males) | 110-140 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
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.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar has an osmeterium, a bright orange forked organ behind the head that releases a foul smell to deter predators.