Vapourer Moth vs Great Eggfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Vapourer Moth | Great Eggfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Orgyia antiqua | Hypolimnas bolina |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan (males only) | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia, North America | South and Southeast Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, Madagascar |
| 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.
Great Eggfly
A striking tropical butterfly in which males are jet black with large iridescent white-blue spots. Females are variable and often mimic toxic danaid butterflies.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely territorial, attacking birds, lizards, and even people who enter their patch.