Foxglove Pug vs Common Lime Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Foxglove Pug | Common Lime Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupithecia pulchellata | Papilio demoleus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 17-21 mm wingspan | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Foxglove Pug
A small moth whose larvae feed exclusively inside foxglove flowers. Well-camouflaged with subtle brown markings. Found wherever foxgloves grow.
Did You Know?
Larvae are perfectly camouflaged inside foxglove flowers, feeding on the developing seeds.
Common Lime Butterfly
Black swallowtail covered in pale yellow spots and lacking hindwing tails. A major pest of citrus across Asia and recently invaded the Caribbean.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most successful invasive butterflies, having colonized the Caribbean since 2004.