Small Apollo vs Rothschild's Silkmoth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Apollo | Rothschild's Silkmoth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parnassius phoebus | Rothschildia jacobaeae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 50-60 mm wingspan | 100-150 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central Europe | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Rothschild's Silkmoth
A large silkmoth with reddish-brown wings featuring bold triangular translucent patches. Each wing also bears a crescent-shaped eyespot.
Did You Know?
The clear windows in its wings are completely scaleless, which is unusual since moth wings are normally covered in thousands of scales.