Small Apollo vs Helena Gum Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Apollo | Helena Gum Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parnassius phoebus | Opodiphthera helena |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 50-60 mm wingspan | 90-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central Europe | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Apollo
A high-altitude alpine butterfly with translucent white wings bearing small red and black spots. It flies weakly over alpine meadows and scree slopes above the treeline.
Did You Know?
It only occurs above the treeline in the Alps and is one of Europe's highest-altitude butterflies.
Helena Gum Moth
A beautiful saturniid moth with pinkish-brown wings marked with bold eyespots. It is found in eucalyptus forests of southeastern Australia and is closely related to the Emperor Gum Moth.
Did You Know?
Like all saturniid moths, adults have vestigial mouthparts and survive entirely on fat reserves accumulated during the larval stage.