Ear Moth vs Naga Nawab Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ear Moth | Naga Nawab Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amphipoea oculea | Polyura nepenthes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 24-32 mm wingspan | Wingspan 70-90 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | India, Nepal, Myanmar, China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ear Moth
A small brown moth whose larvae bore inside grass and rush stems. Very variable in appearance. Part of a species complex requiring dissection for certain identification.
Did You Know?
Named for its ear-shaped wing stigma, though the marking is so variable it's often hard to see.
Naga Nawab Butterfly
A powerful fast-flying butterfly with green-washed wings and short tails on the hindwings. It is drawn to rotting fruit and animal dung rather than flowers.
Did You Know?
Unlike most butterflies, it never visits flowers and feeds exclusively on fermenting organic matter.