Drinker Moth vs Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Drinker Moth | Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euthrix potatoria | Hypolimnas octocula marianensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lasiocampidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | Wingspan 45-65mm | 5-7 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Drinker Moth
A large golden-brown moth named because its caterpillar was observed drinking drops of dew from grass blades.
Did You Know?
Named in the 18th century by a naturalist who repeatedly observed caterpillars carefully drinking water droplets from grass.
Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly
A butterfly subspecies endemic to the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific. It has suffered from habitat destruction and invasive species.
Did You Know?
The brown tree snake, an invasive predator, has devastated many native species on Guam including this butterfly.