White Morpho vs Acorn Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Morpho | Acorn Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Morpho polyphemus | Blastobasis glandulella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Blastobasidae |
| Size | 100-130 mm wingspan | 15–22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
White Morpho
A large pearly white morpho butterfly with subtle iridescent sheen on its broad wings. It has a slower, more gliding flight than its blue relatives.
Did You Know?
Unlike the vivid blue morphos, this species uses its pale coloring to blend with dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy.
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.