Vapourer Moth vs Black Jungle Queen
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Vapourer Moth | Black Jungle Queen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Orgyia antiqua | Stichophthalma howqua |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan (males only) | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia, North America | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand) and southern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Vapourer Moth
A moth in which males are russet-brown day-fliers while females are completely wingless and never leave their cocoon. Females lay eggs directly on their own pupal case.
Did You Know?
The flightless female produces a powerful pheromone that attracts males from great distances to her cocoon.
Black Jungle Queen
A large, powerful butterfly with dark brown to black upper wings and elaborately patterned undersides featuring ocelli and intricate brown and cream marbling. It flies in the early morning.
Did You Know?
It is crepuscular, flying only during dawn and dusk, and spends the heat of the day resting motionless in the dark forest understory.