Willow Beauty vs Green Dragontail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Willow Beauty | Green Dragontail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Peribatodes rhomboidaria | Lamproptera meges |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 38-48 mm wingspan | 40-55 mm wingspan, tails up to 30 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Willow Beauty
A well-camouflaged moth with grey-brown wings marked with dark cross-lines that blends perfectly with tree bark. It is one of the most common moths found in gardens.
Did You Know?
Like the peppered moth, it has developed a darker form in areas affected by industrial pollution.
Green Dragontail
A diminutive swallowtail butterfly with translucent green-tinted wings and extraordinarily long, slender tail streamers on the hindwings. It hovers like a hummingbird while feeding.
Did You Know?
It is one of the smallest swallowtails in the world and its hovering flight, combined with translucent wings, makes it look like a tiny dragonfly.