Teak Defoliator Moth vs Clouded Apollo
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Teak Defoliator Moth | Clouded Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyblaea puera | Parnassius mnemosyne |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hyblaeidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 52-62 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal) | Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Teak Defoliator Moth
A medium-sized moth with orange-brown forewings and bright orange hindwings bordered in black. Its caterpillars are the most devastating defoliators of teak plantations across South Asia, stripping trees bare.
Did You Know?
During outbreak years, entire teak forests turn brown as millions of caterpillars strip every leaf, though the trees typically refoliate.
Clouded Apollo
A delicate, semi-translucent white butterfly with dark wing veins and small dark spots. It flies slowly through woodland clearings in late spring.
Did You Know?
Its translucent wings lack the typical scales found on most butterflies, giving them a ghostly appearance.