Yellow Glassy Tiger vs Dot Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Glassy Tiger | Dot Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parantica aspasia | Melanchra persicariae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 70-85 mm wingspan | 38-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Borneo, Sulawesi) | Europe, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Glassy Tiger
A delicate danainae butterfly with semi-transparent wings marked with black veins and margins and pale yellowish cells. It flies slowly and gracefully through the forest understory.
Did You Know?
Males possess specialized hair-pencils on the abdomen that release pheromones during courtship to attract females.
Dot Moth
A dark bluish-black moth with a conspicuous white kidney-mark on each forewing. Its boldly marked appearance makes it easy to identify at light traps.
Did You Know?
The white dot on its dark wings is so prominent it can be identified from several feet away.