Tailed Jay vs African Wild Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tailed Jay | African Wild Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphium agamemnon | Gonometa postica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Lasiocampidae |
| Size | Wingspan 80-100mm | 50-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tailed Jay
A fast-flying black swallowtail butterfly covered with spots of green or blue-green. It rarely settles and is constantly in motion.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few butterflies that flaps its wings even while feeding on flowers never fully stopping.
African Wild Silk Moth
A medium-sized brown moth whose caterpillars spin tough, golden silk cocoons on Acacia branches. It has been investigated as a source of commercial wild silk in East Africa.
Did You Know?
Its silk is being developed as a sustainable textile, and wild harvesting of cocoons provides income for rural communities in East Africa.