South American Luna Moth vs Spicebush Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Luna Moth | Spicebush Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Copaxa lavendera | Papilio troilus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 90-120 mm wingspan | Wingspan 90-130mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
South American Luna Moth
A silkmoth with soft lavender-brown wings and prominent rounded eyespots. Its feathery antennae can detect female pheromones from great distances.
Did You Know?
Males can detect a single molecule of female pheromone from over a kilometer away using their elaborate feathered antennae.
Spicebush Swallowtail
A dark swallowtail butterfly with blue-green hindwing scaling and orange spots. Its caterpillar has large false eyespots making it resemble a small snake.
Did You Know?
The young caterpillar mimics a bird dropping while the older caterpillar switches to mimicking a green tree snake.