Silky Hairstreak vs Snout Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silky Hairstreak | Snout Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudalmenus chlorinda | Vitessa suradeva |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Pyralidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 cm wingspan | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silky Hairstreak
A small dark butterfly with metallic blue-green sheen and orange-spotted hindwing tails. Its larvae have a mutualistic relationship with ants.
Did You Know?
Ants guard the caterpillars in exchange for sugary secretions from special glands on the larvae.
Snout Moth
A large pyralid moth from Southeast Asia and New Guinea whose caterpillars spin webs on young leaves of poisonous shrubs. Adults have elongated labial palps forming a 'snout'.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars can tolerate feeding on toxic plants that would kill most other moth species.