Trinidad Morpho Butterfly vs Acorn Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Trinidad Morpho Butterfly | Acorn Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Morpho achilles trinidadensis | Blastobasis glandulella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Blastobasidae |
| Size | 95-110 mm wingspan | 15–22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Trinidad | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Trinidad Morpho Butterfly
A subspecies of morpho butterfly found in Trinidad with bright blue iridescent wings. It flies in forest clearings and along rivers.
Did You Know?
Its blue color is structural, produced by nanoscale ridges on the wing scales rather than pigment.
Acorn Moth
A small moth whose larvae bore into and consume the contents of acorns on the forest floor. It is common in oak woodlands across eastern North America.
Did You Know?
In heavy infestation years, it can destroy over half the acorn crop on the forest floor.