Tussar Moth vs Malabar Banded Peacock
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tussar Moth | Malabar Banded Peacock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Antheraea mylitta | Papilio buddha |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 120-160 mm wingspan | 90-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | India, Southeast Asia | South Asia (India, endemic to the Western Ghats) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tussar Moth
A large Indian silk moth with deep golden-brown wings and prominent eyespots bordered in black. It is one of the most commercially important wild silk moths in South Asia.
Did You Know?
Tribal communities in central India have harvested its cocoons for tussar silk for over 4,000 years.
Malabar Banded Peacock
A striking swallowtail endemic to the Western Ghats with broad green bands across dark wings. Males congregate at mud puddles and stream banks in large numbers during the monsoon season.
Did You Know?
This is the state butterfly of Kerala and is found exclusively in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot.