Cream Wave vs Priamus Birdwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cream Wave | Priamus Birdwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scopula floslactata | Ornithoptera priamus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 120-190 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania (Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, northern Australia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cream Wave
A delicate cream-white moth with subtle cross-lines. Found in deciduous woodland and hedgerows. Larvae feed on dead leaves and withered vegetation.
Did You Know?
One of several 'wave' moths that feed on dead leaves rather than living plant tissue.
Priamus Birdwing
A large and variable birdwing butterfly found across Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and parts of northern Australia. Males display vivid green and black wings. It is the most widespread species in the genus Ornithoptera.
Did You Know?
This species shows extraordinary colour variation across its range, with over 100 subspecies described from different islands.