Tiger Moth of the Amazon vs Pine White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiger Moth of the Amazon | Pine White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Idalus herois | Neophasia menapia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 50-65 mm wingspan | 42-52 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia | Western North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Tiger Moth of the Amazon
A striking moth with bold black and white striped forewings and orange hind wings with black spots. The bright colors serve as aposematic warning signals.
Did You Know?
When attacked, it produces ultrasonic clicks that jam bat echolocation sonar, rendering itself invisible to hunting bats.
Pine White
Delicate white butterfly with black forewing veins. Uniquely among pierids, larvae feed on conifer needles rather than broadleaf plants.
Did You Know?
Periodic population explosions can defoliate large stands of ponderosa pine forest.