Small Magpie Moth vs Painted Bat Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Magpie Moth | Painted Bat Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anania hortulata | Alcidis zodiaca |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Crambidae | Uraniidae |
| Size | 26-30 mm wingspan | 80-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Papua, Sulawesi, Maluku Islands) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Magpie Moth
A pretty white moth with black spots and a yellow head. Despite its name, it is a crambid rather than a geometrid like the true Magpie Moth.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar lives inside a rolled leaf shelter that it spins shut with silk.
Painted Bat Moth
A day-flying moth with iridescent blue-black wings marked with bands of brilliant orange and white patches. Its flight is slow and butterfly-like, displaying its warning colors conspicuously.
Did You Know?
Despite being a moth, it is entirely diurnal and its iridescent wings rival the beauty of any butterfly in the region.