Yellow Glassy Tiger vs Macrosoma tipulata
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Glassy Tiger | Macrosoma tipulata |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parantica aspasia | Macrosoma tipulata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Hedylidae |
| Size | 70-85 mm wingspan | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Borneo, Sulawesi) | Central America, South America |
| 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.
Macrosoma tipulata
Slender moth-butterfly with elongated brown-gray wings and long legs. Nocturnal and rarely encountered, attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
Like other hedylids, it can detect bat echolocation and perform evasive aerial maneuvers.