Scarlet Tiger Moth vs Red Helen
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet Tiger Moth | Red Helen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Callimorpha dominula | Papilio helenus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm wingspan | 110-140 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scarlet Tiger Moth
A striking day-flying moth with black forewings spotted with white and yellow, and brilliant scarlet hindwings. It played a key role in ecological genetics research.
Did You Know?
E.B. Ford used this species for his pioneering studies on genetic polymorphism and ecological genetics.
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.